Lace Bug

Typically found on the undersides of leaves of various trees and shrubs, including azaleas, oaks, and sycamores.

Herbivorous; they use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap from the undersides of leaves.

They are slow-moving and often found in clusters. Life cycles include egg, nymph, and adult stages, often leaving brownish 'tar spots' of excrement on leaves.

While they do not bite humans or pets, they are considered garden pests as heavy infestations can cause yellowing or 'stippling' of foliage and premature leaf drop.