Bug Identifier
Lace Bug
Community identification

Lace Bug

Corythucha spp.

Order & Family
Hemiptera, Tingidae
Size
2mm to 8mm in length
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Leaves and stems of various trees and shrubs, including oak, sycamore, and azaleas.

Diet & Feeding

Plant sap from the undersides of leaves, causing "stippling" (a series of tiny pale spots).

Behavior Patterns

Nymphs and adults typically live on the underside of leaves; they are most active in late spring and summer. They lay eggs along the leaf veins.

Risks & Benefits

Generally considered a landscape pest that causes aesthetic damage to plants; they do not bite humans or transmit diseases.