Hawthorn Lace Bug
Corythucha cydoniae
This record describes Corythucha cydoniae (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The straight posterior margin of the apical band on the hemelytra is characteristic, as well as a very elevated hood. ( Laura Miller )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Tingidae (Lace Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Tinginae
- Tribe
- Tingini
- Genus
- Corythucha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
most of the US & Canada
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: various Roseaceae ( Crataegus, Cotoneaster, Pyrus arbutifolia , etc.)
Life History
Eggs, nymphs, adult:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Corythucha cydoniae (Fitch 1861)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Corythucha cydoniae. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Hawthorn Lace Bug (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawthorn Lace Bug
What is Hawthorn Lace Bug?
Hawthorn Lace Bug (Corythucha cydoniae) is a species in the family Tingidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hawthorn Lace Bug?
3-4 mm
How do you identify Hawthorn Lace Bug?
The straight posterior margin of the apical band on the hemelytra is characteristic, as well as a very elevated hood. ( Laura Miller )
Where is Hawthorn Lace Bug found?
Range: most of the US & Canada
What does Hawthorn Lace Bug eat?
The diet of the Hawthorn Lace Bug includes hosts: various Roseaceae ( Crataegus, Cotoneaster, Pyrus arbutifolia , etc.).
What is the life cycle of a Hawthorn Lace Bug?
Eggs, nymphs, adult: