Lace Bugs
Lace bugs are very common in our environment. They are very small (3-5 mm) and seldom seen unless they are present in very large numbers. They are generally host specific but some species will feed on related plants. There are more than 2100 known species worldwide in about 260 genera. In North America there are about 155 species in 23 genera.
Adults are generally characterized by a lace-like structure and partially transparent wings with varying amounts of dark spots. Their feeding activities on the underside of their host leaves may produce whitish or yellowish spots on the dorsal surface of the leaves and their black fecal droppings may be noticeable with a close look.
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