Lace Bug Nymph (Trash Carrier)

Natural Habitat

Found on the undersides of leaves of various trees and shrubs, such as Sycamore, Azalea, and Oak.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nymphs often carry their own cast skins (exuviae) and fecal matter on their backs as a form of camouflage and protection from predators; they undergo five instars before reaching adulthood.

Risks & Benefits

They can cause 'stippling' or chlorosis on plant leaves, leading to aesthetic damage or premature leaf drop; they pose no risk to humans but are considered garden and agricultural pests.

Identified on: 6/13/2026