Bird Poop Bug (larval Lace Bug)
Scientific Name: Corythucha species (likely larva)
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Tingidae
Size: 2mm to 4mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found on the undersides of leaves of various trees and shrubs including sycamore, oak, and willow.
Diet & Feeding
Nymphs and adults feed on plant sap by piercing the leaf epidermis with their mouthparts.
Behavior Patterns
The nymphs of some species cover themselves with their own waste (frass) to camouflage themselves as bird droppings to avoid predators.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans; however, large infestations can cause stippling damage to leaves and early leaf drop in plants.
Identified on: 5/18/2026