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Spotted Lanterfly - Lycorma delicatula I saw dozens of lanternflies in the Bronx yesterday. Many were stuck in traps that were on the trees for the purpose of capturing them. Fall,Fulgoridae,Geotagged,Lycorma,Lycorma delicatula,Spotted lanternfly,United States,bronx zoo,invasive species,lanternfly,planthopper Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Spotted Lanterfly - Lycorma delicatula

I saw dozens of lanternflies in the Bronx yesterday. Many were stuck in traps that were on the trees for the purpose of capturing them.

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    Patomarazul
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    Wooow! A very beautiful insect! Sad that they are trapped, probably they are becomin a pest (?) Posted one year ago
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      Christine Young
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      Yes, it is invasive and causes a lot of damage to fruit (and other) trees. Posted one year ago

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The Spotted Lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly is a planthopper that is indigenous to China, India, and Vietnam. Although it has two pairs of wings, it jumps more than it flies. Its host plants include grapes, stone fruits, and "Malus" species, though its preferred host is "Ailanthus altissima".

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Similar species: True Bugs
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Oct 25, 2023. Captured Oct 24, 2023 11:52 in 1724 Hunt Ave, Bronx, NY 10462, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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