LACE BUG Definition & Meaning

lace bug

noun

any of several bugs of the family Tingidae, characterized by a lacy pattern of ridges on the head, thorax, and wings, and feeding on the leaves of oak, birch, sycamore, etc.

lace bug

noun

a small bug of the family Tingidae, having a delicate pattern in the wing venation. They are plant feeders and include the thistle lace bugs ( Tingis cardui and T. ampliata ) and the rhododendron bug ( Stephanitis rhododendri )

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Origin of lace bug¹

First recorded in 1890–95

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Example Sentences

Part of its collection was of lace bugs, which was preserved in no other museum.

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If you’ve noticed that the leaves on these plants are becoming mottled and unattractive, there’s a good chance that your plant is under siege from Azalea lace bugs.

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Azaleas growing in full sun are often plagued by sucking insects called lace bugs.

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Fairy lace bug, we are glad to make your acquaintance.

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Then, the only lace bug that infested these plants was the rhododendron lace bug.

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