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Acalypta barberi
Acalypta barberi is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Drake in 1934. It is found in North America. Lace bugs in this family are small, flattened insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Acalypta cooleyi
Cooley's lace bug, Cooley's tingid
Acalypta cooleyi is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It has a broad geographic distribution spanning Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. As a member of the lace bug family, it possesses the characteristic reticulated, lace-like forewings typical of Tingidae. The species was described by Carl J. Drake in 1917.
Acalypta elegans
Acalypta elegans is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, order Hemiptera. The species was described by Horváth in 1906. Like other lace bugs, it possesses the characteristic reticulated, lace-like forewings that give the family its common name. It has a documented distribution across the Holarctic region.
Acalypta parvula
moss lacebug
Acalypta parvula is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, commonly known as the moss lacebug. It is a small true bug with a widespread distribution spanning Africa, Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species was originally described as Tingis parvula by Fallén in 1807. Records from the Azores (Faial, Flores, Pico, São Miguel, Terceira) indicate established populations on Atlantic islands.
Alveotingis brevicornis
A species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Osborn and Drake in 1917. It is one of several species in the genus Alveotingis, which belongs to a family characterized by distinctive reticulated forewings and flattened body form. The specific epithet "brevicornis" refers to short antennae.
Atheas austroriparius
Atheas austroriparius is a lace bug species in the family Tingidae. The immature stages have been described in detail, with five nymphal instars exhibiting distinctive areolate structures and setal patterns that serve as diagnostic characters. It is a member of the relatively small genus Atheas, which is part of the diverse lace bug fauna of North America.
Corythaica carinata
Corythaica carinata is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It is distributed across the Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America. Like other members of the genus Corythaica, it is likely associated with solanaceous plants, though specific host records for this species are not well documented. The species was described by Uhler in 1886.
Corythaica venusta
Corythaica venusta is a lace bug in the family Tingidae, first described by Champion in 1898. It is one of multiple species in the genus Corythaica, which are predominantly specialist feeders on Solanaceae. The species is native to the Neotropics and has been recorded as a pest on solanaceous crops. Like other tingids, it exhibits characteristic lace-like reticulated forewings and often forms aggregations on host plants.
Corythucha
lace bugs
Corythucha is a large genus of lace bugs (family Tingidae) comprising approximately 75 described species, primarily distributed in the northern hemisphere including North America, Europe, and eastern Asia. Members of this genus are small, sap-sucking true bugs characterized by their distinctive reticulated, lace-like forewings and pronotal expansions. Several species are economically significant pests of ornamental and crop plants, including the sycamore lace bug (C. ciliata), oak lace bug (C. arcuata), cotton or bean lace bug (C. gossypii), and chrysanthemum lace bug (C. marmorata). Some species exhibit notable behavioral traits such as maternal care (C. hewitti). The genus has been subject to extensive invasion biology research due to the rapid spread of several species through human-mediated transport and natural dispersal.
Corythucha aesculi
Buckeye Lace Bug
Corythucha aesculi is a North American lace bug species in the family Tingidae. It is a specialist herbivore that feeds on yellow buckeye (Aesculus octandra), where it can reach extremely high population densities. The species has been documented across much of the eastern and central United States. It serves as prey for diverse insect predators, with lady beetles (Coccinellidae) identified as particularly significant natural enemies.
Corythucha associata
Cherry lace bug
Corythucha associata, commonly known as the cherry lace bug, is a species of true bug in the family Tingidae. It is found throughout North America. As a member of the lace bug family, it is a small, sap-sucking insect that feeds on plant foliage. The species was described by Osborn and Drake in 1916.
Corythucha celtidis
Hackberry Lace Bug
Corythucha celtidis, the hackberry lace bug, is a species of true bug in the family Tingidae. It is a specialist feeder on hackberry trees (Celtis spp.) and is found throughout much of North America. The species was described by Osborn & Drake in 1916 and includes two recognized subspecies: C. c. celtidis and C. c. mississippiensis.
Corythucha cerasi
Corythucha cerasi is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Drake in 1948. It is found in North America. Like other lace bugs, it is a small sap-sucking insect characterized by its distinctive reticulated wing covers. The specific epithet 'cerasi' suggests an association with cherry (Prunus cerasus), though this host relationship has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Corythucha ciliata
sycamore lace bug, plane lace bug, Eastern Sycamore Lace Bug
Corythucha ciliata, the sycamore lace bug, is a small sap-sucking insect native to North America that has become a globally invasive pest of plane trees (Platanus spp.). Adults are milky white, 3.2–3.7 mm long, with distinctive lacy, reticulate wings. The species was first detected in Europe in 1964 in Italy and has since spread to over three dozen countries across Europe, Asia, and Oceania. It feeds exclusively on the undersides of leaves, causing chlorotic stippling, premature leaf drop, and tree weakening. In Europe, it has been reported to bite humans and cause dermatological reactions.
Corythucha confraterna
sycamore lace bug, Western Sycamore Lace Bug
Corythucha confraterna, commonly known as the sycamore lace bug, is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species is active from spring to autumn, feeding on plant sap and causing leaf stippling, wilting, and premature leaf drop. It has been observed feeding on sycamore, ash, hickory, and mulberry trees. During winter, adults shelter in protected locations near their food sources.
Corythucha coryli
hazelnut lace bug
Corythucha coryli, the hazelnut lace bug, is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It is found in North America. The species is associated with hazelnut (Corylus) and other plants in the birch family (Betulaceae). Like other lace bugs, it feeds on plant sap and produces characteristic white stippling damage on leaves.
Corythucha cydoniae
hawthorn lace bug
Corythucha cydoniae, commonly known as the hawthorn lace bug, is a native North American lace bug species in the family Tingidae. It is a documented pest of woody rosaceous plants, with principal hosts including hawthorn (Crataegus), serviceberry (Amelanchier), firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea), and cotoneaster. The species has been recorded across much of the United States, Canada, and Central America. Research indicates temperature-dependent development with thermal thresholds around 13-15°C, and reproductive diapause induced by photoperiods shorter than 13:11 (L:D) at 24°C.
Corythucha distincta
Corythucha distincta is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, first described by Osborn and Drake in 1916. The species is known from North America with records spanning much of the United States and Canada. Like other lace bugs in the genus Corythucha, it possesses the characteristic reticulated, lace-like forewings that give the family its common name. Two subspecies are recognized: Corythucha distincta distincta and Corythucha distincta spinata.
Corythucha elegans
willow lace bug
Corythucha elegans, commonly known as the willow lace bug, is a small true bug in the family Tingidae. The species is specialized on willows (Salix spp.) as host plants and occurs across North America. Like other lace bugs, it possesses distinctive flattened, reticulated forewings that give it a delicate, lace-like appearance. The species was described by Carl J. Drake in 1918.
Corythucha heidemanni
alder lace bug
Corythucha heidemanni, commonly known as the alder lace bug, is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It is native to North America and has been documented across Canada and the United States. Like other lace bugs, it is a small, sap-sucking true bug with distinctive lacy wings. The species is associated with alder trees (Alnus spp.), though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Corythucha incurvata
Toyon Lace Bug
Corythucha incurvata is a species of lace bug (family Tingidae) first described by Uhler in 1894. It occurs in Central America and North America, with distribution records from California, Oregon, Arizona, and Middle America. Like other lace bugs, it is a small, sap-feeding true bug with characteristic lacy, reticulated wings. The species is known by the common name 'Toyon Lace Bug', suggesting an association with toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) or related host plants, though specific host associations require further documentation.
Corythucha juglandis
Walnut Lace Bug
Corythucha juglandis, the walnut lace bug, is a univoltine or bivoltine lace bug (Hemiptera: Tingidae) native to North America and specialized on walnut (Juglans) host plants. Adults overwinter in leaf litter and become active in April or May, synchronizing with host leaf phenology. The species aggregates on the undersides of leaflets for feeding and reproduction. Both adults and nymphs are gregarious. It has been studied in Ontario, Québec, Canada, and southern Illinois, USA, with some geographic variation in voltinism reported.
Corythucha marmorata
Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
Corythucha marmorata is a small lace bug (Hemiptera: Tingidae) native to North and Central America that has become invasive in East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. Adults measure 2.77–3.28 mm and display a brown-white marbled coloration with the reticulated wings characteristic of the family. The species is a phytophagous pest specializing on Asteraceae, with documented hosts including Helianthus tuberosus, Solidago canadensis, and numerous weedy asters. It overwinters as adults, showing chill-susceptible cold hardiness with female adults demonstrating greater supercooling capacity than males.
Corythucha melissae
Corythucha melissae is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Froeschner & Torres Miller in 2002. It is found in North America. Like other lace bugs in the genus Corythucha, it is likely a specialist feeder on particular host plants, though specific host associations for this species have not been documented in the available sources.
Corythucha mollicula
Corythucha mollicula is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It is a small, sap-sucking true bug native to North America. Like other lace bugs in the genus Corythucha, it likely feeds on plant foliage and may be associated with specific host plants, though detailed host records for this particular species are limited in the available literature.
Corythucha morrilli
Morrill Lace Bug
Corythucha morrilli, commonly known as the Morrill lace bug, is a species of true bug in the family Tingidae. It has a remarkably broad distribution spanning Australia, the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and Oceania, suggesting either high dispersal capability or human-mediated spread. Like other lace bugs, it is a sap-feeding insect that uses its piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract plant cell contents.
Corythucha obliqua
Corythucha obliqua is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, first described by Osborn and Drake in 1916. It belongs to a genus of small, plant-feeding true bugs characterized by their distinctive reticulated wing covers. The species is native to western North America. Like other lace bugs, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Corythucha pallipes
Birch Lace Bug
Corythucha pallipes, known as the birch lace bug, is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It is found across North America. As a member of the lace bug family, it possesses the characteristic reticulated, lace-like wing covers that give these insects their common name. The species is associated with birch trees, though specific ecological details remain limited in available sources.
Corythucha pergandei
Alder Lace Bug
Corythucha pergandei, commonly known as the alder lace bug, is a species of true bug in the family Tingidae. It is native to and distributed throughout North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. Like other lace bugs, it is a sap-feeding insect that typically inhabits the undersides of leaves. The species is associated with alder (Alnus) as its primary host plant, from which it derives its common name. As with other members of the genus Corythucha, it likely causes characteristic white stippling damage on foliage through its piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Corythucha pruni
prunus lace bug
Corythucha pruni is a North American species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. As a member of the genus Corythucha, it shares the characteristic reticulated, lace-like forewings that give these insects their common name. The species is associated with Prunus hosts, as indicated by its specific epithet. Like other lace bugs, it is a sap-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract fluids from plant tissues.
Corythucha spinosa
Corythucha spinosa is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It has been documented in the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. Like other lace bugs in the genus Corythucha, it likely exhibits the characteristic flattened body and reticulated wing covers that give these insects their common name. Specific details regarding its host plants and biology remain limited in the available literature.
Corythucha ulmi
elm lace bug
Corythucha ulmi, the elm lace bug, is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It is native to North America and feeds on elm trees (Ulmus spp.). Like other lace bugs, it is a small sap-sucking insect that causes characteristic white stippling damage on leaves. The species was described by Drake in 1916.
Dichocysta pictipes
Dichocysta pictipes is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, first described by Champion in 1898. The species belongs to a genus of small, cryptic true bugs characterized by their reticulated, lace-like forewings. Records indicate presence in parts of Central America and the southern United States, though detailed natural history information remains sparse.
Dictyla echii
Bugloss Lace Bug
A lace bug (Hemiptera: Tingidae) native to the Palearctic and introduced to North America. In Canada, it is univoltine and overwinters as adults in soil near host plant rosettes in reproductive diapause. In the Mediterranean region, it produces at least 2–3 generations annually. Associated primarily with Boraginaceae, especially Echium species. Tested as a biological control agent for Echium plantagineum (Paterson's curse) in Australia but rejected due to insufficient host specificity.
Dictyonota fuliginosa
broom lacebug
Dictyonota fuliginosa is a Palearctic lace bug in the family Tingidae that has established populations in North America. The species is native to Europe and Northern Asia and has been documented with new distribution records across North American regions. It is commonly known as the broom lacebug and belongs to a family characterized by their distinctive reticulated, lace-like forewings.
Galeatus affinis
Galeatus affinis is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, first described by Herrich-Schaeffer in 1835. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. As a member of the lace bug family, it exhibits the characteristic reticulated, lace-like forewings typical of Tingidae. The species was originally described under the genus Tingis before being transferred to Galeatus.
Galeatus spinifrons
Galeatus spinifrons is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It was described by Fallén in 1807. The species has a broad distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. As a member of the lace bug family, it possesses the characteristic reticulated, lace-like forewings typical of Tingidae.
Gargaphia
Gargaphia is a genus of lace bugs (family Tingidae) containing more than 70 described species. Members are small, phytophagous true bugs characterized by intricate reticulated forewings. Several species are economically significant as agricultural pests, particularly on solanaceous crops and passion fruit. The genus is notable for exhibiting maternal care behaviors, including egg guarding and defensive responses to predators.
Gargaphia albescens
Gargaphia albescens is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Drake in 1917. It is native to North America. Like other members of the genus Gargaphia, it belongs to a group of lace bugs that feed on plants, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented. The species is distinguished by its pale or whitish coloration, as suggested by its specific epithet 'albescens' (becoming white).
Gargaphia angulata
Gargaphia angulata is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, first described by Heidemann in 1899. It is a small true bug characterized by the reticulated, lace-like forewings typical of its family. The species has been documented across much of North America, with records from numerous U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Like other lace bugs, it is likely associated with specific host plants, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Gargaphia condensa
Gargaphia condensa is a species of lace bug (family Tingidae) described by Gibson in 1919. It occurs in North America. Like other members of the genus Gargaphia, it is likely associated with host plants, though specific host records for this species are not well documented.
Gargaphia iridescens
Gargaphia iridescens is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, first described by Champion in 1897. Like other lace bugs, it is a small true bug characterized by the intricate, reticulated patterns on its wings and body. The species has a broad distribution spanning North, Central, and South America.
Gargaphia opacula
Gargaphia opacula is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Uhler in 1893. Like other members of the genus Gargaphia, it is a small, flattened true bug with the characteristic reticulated wing covers typical of lace bugs. The species has been recorded from several localities in western North America including California, Kansas, New Mexico, and Utah. As with many tingid species, detailed biological information remains limited in the available literature.
Gargaphia solani
eggplant lace bug
Gargaphia solani is a subsocial lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Heidemann in 1914 after emerging as a pest of eggplant in Norfolk, Virginia. It is the first species in its family in which maternal care was discovered. Females guard circular egg masses on leaf undersides and defend nymphs against predators, a behavior essential for offspring survival given heavy predation pressure. Development from egg to adult takes approximately 20 days, with nymphs passing through five instars. The species is a significant agricultural pest of solanaceous crops and has been extensively studied for its reproductive trade-offs and the evolution of parental care.
Gargaphia tiliae
Basswood Lace Bug, Linden Lace Bug
Gargaphia tiliae is a univoltine lace bug in the family Tingidae, commonly known as the basswood lace bug or linden lace bug. It is a host-specific specialist feeding on Tilia species, with a well-documented life cycle involving overwintering as adults in leaf litter. The species exhibits parental care of eggs and nymphs—a notable behavioral trait among lace bugs—and aggregates on the undersides of host leaves during the active season.
Hesperotingis antennata
Hesperotingis antennata is a species of lace bug (family Tingidae) described by Parshley in 1917. The species is known from North America, with two recognized subspecies: H. a. antennata and H. a. borealis. As a member of the lace bug family, it possesses the characteristic reticulated, lace-like pronotum and hemelytra typical of Tingidae. Beyond basic taxonomic and distributional information, little detailed natural history has been documented for this species.
Hesperotingis fuscata
Hesperotingis fuscata is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Parshley in 1917. It belongs to the true bug order Hemiptera and is part of the suborder Heteroptera. The species has been recorded in North America, specifically in Colorado and Kansas.
Hesperotingis mississippiensis
Hesperotingis mississippiensis is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. Lace bugs (family Tingidae) are small, flattened true bugs known for their distinctive reticulated, lace-like forewings. Members of the genus Hesperotingis are found in the Nearctic region. The species epithet mississippiensis indicates an association with the Mississippi region, though specific details about this species' biology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Kalama tricornis
hairy lacebug, gorse lacebug
Kalama tricornis is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, commonly known as the gorse lacebug or hairy lacebug. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning Africa, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. As a member of the Tingidae family, it exhibits the characteristic reticulated, lace-like wing patterns that define lace bugs. The species was originally described by Schrank in 1801 and has been placed in the genus Dictyonota in some taxonomic treatments, though Kalama is the currently accepted genus.
Leptodictya nicholi
Leptodictya nicholi is a lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Drake in 1926. The species belongs to a genus whose members are associated with monocotyledonous plants, particularly grasses and sedges. Records indicate presence in North America, specifically Arizona. As with other tingids, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.