Urentius hystricellus (Richter)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Tingidae

Common names

Brinjal lace wing bug, eggplant lace bug

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Brinjal. Nymphs and adults are usually found on the ventral surface of leaves. Symptoms of damage are leaves with yellow patches, soiled with exuviae and excreta; presence of yellowish brown, flat, lace-like adults on the dorsal surface and spiny black nymphs on the under surface of leaves.

Pest status

Minor.

Images