Spotted Lanternfly
(Lycorma delicatula)
The Spotted Lanternfly 🪰 Is here….
We have all seen what the EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) has devastated, let’s be more vigilant with the Lanterfly. Adults can be seen starting in July until December.
Tip…. They are strong jumpers and will jump to avoid danger when you try and stomp them, or use Dawn Dish Soap it is safe for your animals and trees, but not to the Lanternfly!
While the Spotted Lanternfly prefers the Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), it feeds on a variety of host plants including fruit trees, ornamental trees, woody trees, vegetables, herbs, grains and vines. Spotted Lanternfly is known to feed on over 70 host plant species!
Tree of Heaven is also considered an invasive species which is easily mistaken for staghorn sumac, a native that grows in similar soils and areas.
While the adult Spotted Lanternfly does not survive the winter, the egg masses do and contain 30-50 eggs. Females can lay up to two eggs masses.
Eggs are often laid on flat surfaces including tree bark, rocks, lawn furniture, firewood, boats, RV’s, pallets or anything left outdoors, which can be transported to new locations.
Research has shown that 80 to 90 percent of egg masses on trees are found 10 feet and above from the ground.
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