About 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.
Distribution
Where Thistle Lace Bug can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Thistle Lace Bug (Tingis cardui). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/thistle-lace-bug
MLA:
"Thistle Lace Bug." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/thistle-lace-bug.