Zebra Longwing vs Azalea Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zebra Longwing | Azalea Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliconius charithonia | Stephanitis pyrioides |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 72-100 mm wingspan | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | East Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Zebra Longwing
A neotropical butterfly with elongated jet-black wings bearing bold pale yellow stripes. It is unusual among butterflies for feeding on pollen in addition to nectar.
Did You Know?
This butterfly can digest pollen by dissolving it with saliva on its proboscis, providing amino acids that allow adults to live six months or longer.
Azalea Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with beautifully ornate, net-veined wings that is a major pest of azaleas and rhododendrons. Native to East Asia, it has become established in North America and Europe. Feeding causes white stippling on leaves.
Did You Know?
Females insert their eggs into leaf tissue and cover them with a dark varnish-like substance, making them nearly invisible to predators.