Lace Bug

Natural Habitat

Typically found on the undersides of leaves of broad-leaved plants, including ornamental trees and shrubs.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; feeds on plant sap by piercing the leaf surface, often causing yellow or white stippling on leaves.

Behavior Patterns

They are semi-social throughout their life cycle and are known for their distinctive lace-like patterns on their wings. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

Risks & Benefits

Generally considered a garden pest as they can damage foliage, though they are not harmful to humans. They provide a food source for some predatory insects.

Identified on: 6/6/2026