Lace Bug

Typically found on the underside of deciduous trees and ornamental shrubs, such as azaleas, rhododendrons, and oak trees.

Herbivorous; they use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap from the underside of leaves.

They exhibit a distinctive lace-like pattern on their wings. They often cause 'stippling' or yellow spots on leaves. Many species are host-specific, staying on a single type of plant throughout their life cycle.

They are generally harmless to humans and do not bite or sting. However, they are considered garden pests as heavy infestations can cause significant aesthetic damage to ornamental plants and reduce plant vigor.