Tingidae (lace bugs)

Jamba Gyeltshen and Amanda Hodges

D. H. Habeck, F. W. Mead, and T. R. Fasulo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Susan E. Halbert and James R. Meeker

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Ru Nguyen and David G. Hall

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management. This document provides an overview of the sugarcane lace bug, Leptodictya tabida, detailing its discovery, distribution, morphology, and life cycle. First identified in Florida in 1990, this pest affects sugarcane fields, causing significant damage. The article describes the bug's physical characteristics, developmental stages, and host plants, including sugarcane and other grasses. It also discusses natural enemies and unsuccessful attempts to introduce biological control agents. The document emphasizes the need for further research to manage this pest effectively. Original publication date July 1998. 

F. W. Mead and T. R. Fasulo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.