Lace Bug

Found on the undersides of leaves of various trees and shrubs, particularly azaleas, rhododendrons, and sycamores.

Herbivorous; they pierce leaf tissues with their mouthparts and suck out the juices, causing stippling or yellowing of foliage.

Lace bugs are typically found in clusters on the underside of leaves. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with eggs, nymphs, and adults often present simultaneously. They are known for their intricate, wing-like patterns.

While they don't harm humans, they are significant ornamental pests that can cause aesthetic damage to plants and, in severe infestations, can weaken or kill the host plant.