Lace Bug

They are typically found on the undersides of leaves of specific host trees and shrubs, such as sycamore, oak, or azalea.

Herbivorous. They use piercing-sucking mouthparts to consume the sap (fluids) from plant leaves, causing yellow stippling or bleaching.

They are relatively slow-moving and often go unnoticed until plant damage occurs. Adults and nymphs live in colonies on leaf undersides, where they also deposit distinctive dark, resinous fecal spots.

They are considered agricultural and ornamental pests because they can cause significant foliage damage and premature leaf drop. They do not pose a direct health risk to humans or pets.