Lace Bug

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

They feed on plant sap by piercing the leaf tissue and sucking out the contents, often causing stippling or bleaching on the upper leaf surface.

They are known for their distinctive lace-like patterns on their wings and thorax. They typically undergo incomplete metamorphosis and can have multiple generations per year depending on the climate.

Generally considered minor garden or landscape pests as moderate infestations rarely kill the plant; they do not pose a direct health risk to humans or pets.