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Lace bugs
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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.
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