Lace Bug

Typically found on the undersides of leaves of various trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants.

Herbivorous. They use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on the sap/cells of host plant leaves, often causing stippling or bleaching.

They are known for their lattice-like wing patterns. Most species are host-specific. They often congregate on the undersides of leaves and can be found in large numbers during late summer.

Generally considered garden pests as they can cause aesthetic damage to foliage. They do not bite or pose a physical risk to humans, though they can occasionally land on people. In extreme infestations, they can weaken plants.