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Corythucha Ciliata
''Corythucha ciliata'', the sycamore lace bug, is a species of lace bug in the Family (biology), family Tingidae that is associated with Platanus, sycamore trees. It originates in the New World, but has been introduced and has spread in Europe. It is a small, whitish insect and feeds on the underside of the leaves, sucking sap. There are reports in Europe of ''C. cilata'' landing on people and biting them. Reports from Italy, France and Romania indicate that some people experience adverse reactions, e.g., dermatosis. Description The adult sycamore lace bug is milky white in colour and between in length. It is similar in appearance to the cotton lace bug (''Corythucha gossypii'') and the Florida oak lace bug (''Corythucha floridana''), but lacks the brown crescent-shaped band on the carina (ridge on the body-wall) of the former and is larger than the latter. The only brown colour is a small spot on the protuberance on each elytron (wing-case). The Nymph (biology), nymphs are o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corythucha Ciliata (bottom View)
''Corythucha ciliata'', the sycamore lace bug, is a species of lace bug in the Family (biology), family Tingidae that is associated with Platanus, sycamore trees. It originates in the New World, but has been introduced and has spread in Europe. It is a small, whitish insect and feeds on the underside of the leaves, sucking sap. There are reports in Europe of ''C. cilata'' landing on people and biting them. Reports from Italy, France and Romania indicate that some people experience adverse reactions, e.g., dermatosis. Description The adult sycamore lace bug is milky white in colour and between in length. It is similar in appearance to the cotton lace bug (''Corythucha gossypii'') and the Florida oak lace bug (''Corythucha floridana''), but lacks the brown crescent-shaped band on the carina (ridge on the body-wall) of the former and is larger than the latter. The only brown colour is a small spot on the protuberance on each elytron (wing-case). The Nymph (biology), nymphs are o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |