Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
Corythucha marmorata
This record describes Corythucha marmorata (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very pale, easily recognized by largely opaque whitish ground color; brown spots usually vague and ill-defined. One of the most abundant lace bugs; may damage chrysanthemums
Wikipedia reference for Corythucha marmorata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corythucha_marmorata.
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
throughout the US & so. Canada; e. Asia [ map ]
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: various Asteraceae; reported from Solidago, Aster, Ambrosia, Helianthus, Rudbeckia, Echinops ( 3 )
Life History
Eggs with leaf damage; nymphs; adult:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Corythucha marmorata (Uhler 1878)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Corythucha marmorata. 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 Chrysanthemum Lace Bug (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
What is Chrysanthemum Lace Bug?
Chrysanthemum Lace Bug (Corythucha marmorata) is a species in the family Tingidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Chrysanthemum Lace Bug?
3.2-3.4 mm
How do you identify Chrysanthemum Lace Bug?
Very pale, easily recognized by largely opaque whitish ground color; brown spots usually vague and ill-defined.
Where is Chrysanthemum Lace Bug found?
Range: throughout the US & so. Canada; e. Asia [ map ]
What does Chrysanthemum Lace Bug eat?
The diet of the Chrysanthemum Lace Bug includes hosts: various Asteraceae; reported from Solidago, Aster, Ambrosia, Helianthus, Rudbeckia, Echinops ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Chrysanthemum Lace Bug?
Eggs with leaf damage; nymphs; adult: