Lace Bug

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

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

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.

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.