Thistle Lace Bug vs Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thistle Lace Bug | Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tingis cardui | Spissistilus festinus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper
A small green wedge-shaped treehopper that is a pest of soybeans and alfalfa. It girdles plant stems during egg-laying, causing significant crop damage.
Did You Know?
Its stem-girdling egg-laying habit can cause soybean plants to snap at the base in strong winds.