Lace Bug

Typically found on the undersides of leaves of various trees and shrubs, including oaks, azaleas, rhododendrons, and sycamores.

Herbivorous piercers; they feed on sap by sucking fluids from the leaf cells of host plants.

They are known for their distinctive lace-like patterns on their wings and thorax. They often aggregate in groups on the underside of leaves, and their feeding causes 'stippling'—small yellow or white spots on the tops of leaves.

Generally harmless to humans. They are considered minor plant pests as heavy infestations can cause leaf drop and reduce plant vigor. They do not bite or sting humans, though they may occasionally land on skin and cause minor irritation.