Thistle Lace Bug vs Desert Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thistle Lace Bug | Desert Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tingis cardui | Chlorochroa ligata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Desert Stink Bug
A green shield bug with a distinctive orange or red border found in arid western North America. It feeds on a variety of desert shrubs and weeds.
Did You Know?
It releases a pungent chemical from thoracic glands that smells like cilantro to some people.