Andromeda Lacebug

Stephanitis takeyai

The andromeda lace bug is a pest insect on plants of the genus Pieris, especially Pieris japonica, the Japanese andromeda. It originated in Japan with its host plant but has since been introduced to other areas of the globe. At least one Pieris species, Pieris floribunda, is resistant to the bug.

Scientific name

Stephanitis takeyai

Family

Tingidae