Thistle Lace Bug vs Treble-bar Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thistle Lace Bug | Treble-bar Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tingis cardui | Issus coleoptratus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Issidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Treble-bar Planthopper
A stout brown planthopper found on ivy and other climbing plants in Europe. Its nymphs possess interlocking leg gears for synchronized jumping.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs are the first organisms discovered to use mechanical gear teeth for locomotion.