Wax Scale vs Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wax Scale | Chrysanthemum Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplastes destructor | Corythucha marmorata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coccidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania, Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wax Scale
A scale insect that covers itself with a thick waxy dome for protection.
Did You Know?
Its waxy covering can be nearly a centimeter thick and perfectly dome-shaped.
Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
A small lace bug with mottled brown and white lace-patterned wings that feeds on chrysanthemums, goldenrod, and asters. It is widespread in North America. Heavy feeding produces a bleached, stippled appearance on leaves.
Did You Know?
Like all lace bugs, the nymphs lack the elaborate wing structures of adults and instead appear as small, dark, spiny creatures that look nothing like their parents.