Lace Bug

Scientific Name: Corythucha sp.

Order & Family: Hemiptera / Tingidae

Size: 2 to 8 mm

Lace Bug

Natural Habitat

Leaves of trees and shrubs, particularly on the underside

Diet & Feeding

Plant sap from host plants (deciduous trees and shrubs)

Behavior Patterns

They are slow-moving and often found in groups. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis and can have multiple generations per year.

Risks & Benefits

They can cause yellowing or 'stippling' on leaves, but are generally not harmful to humans. They are mostly considered cosmetic pests to garden plants.

Identified on: 12/31/2025