Aphids/spider mites/thrips..........some sort of insect, sap sucking pest..........not powdery mildew IMHO.
Nothing you can do this late in the cycle.........just ride it out and do nothing.......harvest as scheduled.
Damage will be minimal, if it affects your buds at all.
Insects generally attack the leaves......we humans generally discard the leaves.
And yes, more leaves = more energy being produced = more potential.