Lace Bug

Natural Habitat

Found on the undersides of leaves of various trees and shrubs, including azaleas, oaks, and sycamores.

Diet & Feeding

Lace bugs are herbivores that feed on plant sap by piercing the leaf surface with their needle-like mouthparts.

Behavior Patterns

They often live in colonies on the underside of leaves and go through several nymphal stages before reaching adulthood. Feeding typically causes yellow or white stippling on the upper leaf surface.

Risks & Benefits

They are considered garden pests as heavy infestations can damage or defoliate ornamental plants. They generally pose no risk to humans or animals.

Identified on: 1/2/2026