Lace Bug

Natural Habitat

Commonly found on the undersides of leaves of various woody plants, including azaleas, oaks, and sycamores.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous. They use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on the sap from the undersides of leaves, often causing stippling or yellowing.

Behavior Patterns

They are named for the lace-like pattern of the veins in their wings. Adult lace bugs and nymphs are often found together on the same leaf. They typically remain stationary while feeding.

Risks & Benefits

They are minor garden pests that can cause aesthetic damage to ornamental plants and trees. They do not bite or pose a direct risk to humans.

Identified on: 2/20/2026