Lace Bug

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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.

Risks & Benefits

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.

Identified on: 1/7/2026