Thistle Lace Bug vs Bud-wing Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thistle Lace Bug | Bud-wing Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tingis cardui | Phaenopharos khaoyaiensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tingidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 60-90mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Bud-wing Stick Insect
A medium-sized brown stick insect with tiny bud-like wings. It has knobby projections on its body mimicking tree buds. It was described from a national park in Thailand.
Did You Know?
Its wing remnants resemble plant buds, adding to its twig-like camouflage among budding branches.