Thistle Lace Bug vs Woolly Apple Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thistle Lace Bug | Woolly Apple Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tingis cardui | Eriosoma lanigerum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe | Cosmopolitan in temperate regions |
| 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.
Woolly Apple Aphid
An aphid covered in waxy white filaments that forms colonies on apple tree bark and roots. Heavy infestations cause gall-like swellings on branches and roots.
Did You Know?
It alternates between elm trees in spring and apple trees in summer across its complex life cycle.