Lace Bug

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

Herbivorous. They use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on the sap of plant leaves, often causing stippling (yellow spots).

They are known for their slow movement and the lacy, ornate structure of their wings and thorax. They often leave behind small, dark lacquer-like droppings on the underside of leaves.

They are primarily garden pests that can cause aesthetic damage to ornamental plants. They do not pose a direct health risk to humans or pets, though they may occasionally land on skin and cause a minor, non-venomous prick.