Lace Bug (Nymph)

Commonly found on the undersides of leaves of various host plants including azaleas, oaks, and sycamores.

Piercing-sucking mouthparts used to feed on plant sap from the undersides of leaves.

Nymphs often cluster together for protection; they undergo incomplete metamorphosis and move slowly while feeding. Some species are known to drop from trees on windy days.

They are agricultural pests that can cause leaf stippling and damage to ornamental plants. They do not pose a health risk to humans, though they can occasionally bite if they land on skin, usually resulting in minor irritation.