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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 )
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lace bug1
Example Sentences
Part of its collection was of lace bugs, which was preserved in no other museum.
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.
Azaleas growing in full sun are often plagued by sucking insects called lace bugs.
Fairy lace bug, we are glad to make your acquaintance.
Then, the only lace bug that infested these plants was the rhododendron lace bug.
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