Stippling (and anthocyanescence) of a spider lily (Hymenocallis caroliniana) leaf, caused by the feeding of spider mites. |
 Stippling of a kava leaf (Piper methysticum) associated with feeding damage caused by the fringe guava whitefly (Aleurotrachelus sp.). |
 Stippling of a kava leaf (Piper methysticum) associated with feeding damage caused by the fringe guava whitefly (Aleurotrachelus sp.). Pupae of the whitelfy are visible on the adaxial leaf surface. |
 Stippling of the upper surface of sapote (Pouteria sapota) leaves, caused by feeding of cotton lace bugs (Corythucha gossypii) on the lower surface. |
 Frass and cotton lace bugs on a sapote leaf. Stippling of the upper surface of sapote (Pouteria sapota) leaves is caused by feeding of cotton lace bugs (Corythucha gossypii) on the lower surface. |
Stippling is series of small dots or speckles in which chlorophyll is absent.
Etymology. stipple: 1675, from Du. stippelen "to make points," freq. of stippen "to prick, speckle," from stip "a point," probably ult. from PIE base *st(e)ig- "pointed" (see stick (v.)).