mold or fungus on bushes

Anyone know what this is:

Possibly insects? Spider mites and other bugs cause similar damage.

iwasmim said:
Possibly insects? Spider mites and other bugs cause similar damage.

 Thanks.  Will pursue further, maybe with Rutgers.

What type of plants are affected? 

One is a Montauk Daisy. The other is a Caryopteris.

bub said:
Anyone know what this is:

 four striped (lined) beetle 

https://www.vegedge.umn.edu/pest-profiles/pests/four-lined-plant-bug