Lace Bug

Natural Habitat

Typically found on the undersides of leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs such as oak, sycamore, and azalea.

Diet & Feeding

They feed on plant juices by piercing the leaf epidermis with their needle-like mouthparts.

Behavior Patterns

They are known for their slow movement and the lacy, ornate patterns on their wings and thorax. They often aggregate in large numbers on a single plant, causing stippling or bleaching of foliage.

Risks & Benefits

While they are generally not dangerous to humans, they can be significant garden pests, causing aesthetic damage and weakening plants. In the ecosystem, they serve as a food source for predatory insects like ladybugs and lacewings.

Identified on: 1/2/2026