Thistle Lace Bug vs Jungle Nymph
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thistle Lace Bug | Jungle Nymph |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tingis cardui | Heteropteryx dilatata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tingidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 130-160 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| 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.
Jungle Nymph
One of the heaviest stick insects, with females weighing up to 65 grams. Females are bright green with small wings; males are mottled brown and can fly.
Did You Know?
The jungle nymph is one of the heaviest insects alive — adult females can weigh 65 grams and will defensively slash their powerful spiny hind legs when threatened.