Azalea Lace Bug
Stephanitis pyrioides
This record describes Stephanitis pyrioides (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Azalea Lace Bug (Stephanitis pyrioides) is a species in the family Tingidae, commonly known as lace bugs, belonging to the order Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies). It is classified within the subfamily Tinginae, tribe Tingini, suborder Heteroptera, superfamily Miroidea. This species belongs to the genus Stephanitis. Size: 3.4-4 mm.
Wikipedia reference for Stephanitis pyrioides: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanitis_pyrioides.
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
- Stephanitis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to E. Asia (prob. originates from Japan), adventive elsewhere, incl. NA (e. US to TX + WA-CA) and other continents [Cite:185010]
Diet and Behavior
Diet: azaleas (primarily evergreen ones)[Cite:185010]
Life History
Can be 3 generations a year ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stephanitis pyrioides (Scott 1874)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Stephanitis pyrioides. 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 Azalea Lace Bug (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , v belov , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Azalea Lace Bug
What is Azalea Lace Bug?
Azalea Lace Bug (Stephanitis pyrioides) is a species in the family Tingidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Azalea Lace Bug?
3.4-4 mm
Where is Azalea Lace Bug found?
Range: native to E. Asia (prob. originates from Japan), adventive elsewhere, incl. NA (e. US to TX + WA-CA) and other continents [Cite:185010]
What does Azalea Lace Bug eat?
The diet of the Azalea Lace Bug includes azaleas (primarily evergreen ones)[Cite:185010].
What is the life cycle of a Azalea Lace Bug?
Can be 3 generations a year ( 4 )