Latin Name:
Family Tingidae
(R.
Bercha, det.)
Length: 5 mm or less
Range: Alberta
Habitat: Various
Time of year seen: May to September
Diet: Foliage of trees and shrubs
Other: Lace Bugs are minute insects with an intricate lacelike pattern of groves on their wings and pronotum. The wings are partially transparent making them difficult to spot on vegetation. They feed on the stems and the undersides of leaves producing off white/yellowish spots on the tops of the leaves. Many are host specific, preferring one species of tree or plant. Occasionally they can cause extensive defoliation. There are at least 150 species in North America. (Eaton et al, 2007 & Borror et al, 1970) Natural enemies of Lace Bugs include Ladybugs, Green Lacewings and Assassin Bugs.
Location: Calgary, AB
Date: May 30, 2007
