What is the Spotted Lanternfly?
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive species that poses significant ecological and economic risks. Since arriving in Pennsylvania from China in 2014, it has spread across parts of North America, feeding on a wide range of plants, including fruit trees like apples, cherries, and grapes, as well as hardwoods such as maple and walnut. Over time, this feeding can severely weaken and even kill plants.
The lanternfly also produces a sticky substance called honeydew, which promotes the growth of sooty mold, further harming the plants.
What Do They Look Like?
In late summer to fall, the spotted lanternfly lays eggs in masses of 30 to 50, covered in a waxy, mud-like coating. These masses start out light gray or brown and darken as they age.
When they hatch, the nymphs are black with white spots. As they grow, they turn bright red with black borders and white dots. Once they reach adulthood, they are about one inch long, with grayish forewings marked by black spots. Their underwings are red with black spots, edged with white.
CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE Advertisement:
The Best Southern Fried Okra Recipe
How To Grow Ginger at Home To Have an Endless Supply (and make it flower)
Healthiest Avocado Ice Cream Recipe! I Couldn’t Believe It Was So Delicious! Ready in 5 Minutes!
Oreo-Pfannkuchen mit Frischkäse-Topping
This is why you should start putting salt in the fridge
Get Rid of Flies Faster Than Ever! They Fly to This Like Crazy
His Awesome Speech
We’ve been installing it like this for a long time and we don’t suffer”: why a bad water heater installation is more profitable and sustainable. I’ll tell you in the comments
Homemade toothpaste that whitens teeth, treats cavities and gum disease
