Lace Bug
Scientific Name: Corythucha sp.
Order & Family: Hemiptera / Tingidae
Size: 2 to 8 mm

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