Thistle Lace Bug vs Venezuelan Poodle Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thistle Lace Bug | Venezuelan Poodle Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tingis cardui | Artace cribraria |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Venezuelan Poodle Moth
A fuzzy white moth densely covered in hair-like scales giving it a woolly appearance. Its large black eyes and fluffy body gained it internet fame.
Did You Know?
It became a viral internet sensation in 2012 when a photograph taken in Venezuela's Gran Sabana region went viral.