Common Flower Bug vs Australian Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Flower Bug | Australian Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthocoris nemorum | Froggattia olivinia |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Anthocoridae | Tingidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Flower Bug
A tiny brown bug that is a voracious predator of aphids, mites and psyllids. An important biological control agent.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size it can consume dozens of aphids per day and is widely used in integrated pest management.
Australian Lace Bug
A small sap-sucking bug that infests eucalyptus trees, producing unsightly black sooty mould on leaves. It has intricately patterned lace-like wing extensions that give the family its common name.
Did You Know?
Female lace bugs guard their eggs and young nymphs, a rare example of parental care in true bugs.