Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter vs Thistle Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter | Thistle Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Homalodisca liturata | Tingis cardui |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Mexico | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter
A large leafhopper native to the southwestern US and Mexico closely related to the glassy-winged sharpshooter. It is a vector of xylem-dwelling plant pathogens.
Did You Know?
Unlike most leafhoppers, it feeds on xylem sap which is so nutrient-poor it must process enormous volumes daily.
Thistle Lace Bug
A small, beautifully structured lace bug found on creeping thistle. Wings have an intricate latticed pattern. Causes yellowing and stippling of thistle leaves.
Did You Know?
The extraordinary wing structure is so delicate and ornate that it inspired Victorian microscopists.