Lace Bug Nymph
Scientific Name: Tingidae (Family)
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Tingidae
Size: Nymphs are very small, often less than 1-2 mm in length.
Natural Habitat
Found on the undersides of leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, such as oak, sycamore, and azalea.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; they use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on the juices of host plant leaves.
Behavior Patterns
They typically live in colonies on the underside of leaves. Nymphs often have spiny projections and undergo incomplete metamorphosis through several instars.
Risks & Benefits
Generally considered a plant pest as heavy infestations can cause yellowing or 'stippling' on leaves. They are not harmful to humans, though they can occasionally land on and bite skin, causing minor irritation.
Identified on: 6/27/2026