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Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula Spotted lanternflies are invading the northeastern US. They feed on at least 70 species of plants and can cause lots of damage. I have been collecting and killing as many as possible in my yard, but it&#039;s impossible to get them all.<br /> <br /> Habitat: I saw 100&#039;s of nymphs on a single Ailanthus altissima tree. Semi-rural backyard<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170399/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html" title="Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/170399_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=fsCpNmcmqEUCjoQinjfgrTiVMOU%3D" width="124" height="152" alt="Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula Spotted lanternflies are invading the northeastern US. They feed on at least 70 species of plants and can cause lots of damage. I have been collecting and killing as many as possible in my yard, but it&#039;s impossible to get them all.<br /> <br /> Habitat: I saw 100&#039;s of nymphs on a single Ailanthus altissima tree. Semi-rural backyard<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170399/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170401/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170400/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html Geotagged,Lycorma delicatula,Spotted lanternfly,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170401/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html" title="Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/170401_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=9jwDbo2PqjuuZr0e1zrOu8D8%2Bfw%3D" width="126" height="152" alt="Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula Spotted lanternflies are invading the northeastern US. They feed on at least 70 species of plants and can cause lots of damage. I have been collecting and killing as many as possible in my yard, but it&#039;s impossible to get them all.<br /> <br /> Habitat: I saw 100&#039;s of nymphs on a single Ailanthus altissima tree. Semi-rural backyard<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170399/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170401/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170400/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html Geotagged,Lycorma,Lycorma delicatula,Spotted lanternfly,Summer,United States,invasive species,lanternfly" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170400/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html" title="Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/170400_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=K5%2FK49UJ%2FGNySoFzWFOnOqvUJZg%3D" width="128" height="152" alt="Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula Spotted lanternflies are invading the northeastern US. They feed on at least 70 species of plants and can cause lots of damage. I have been collecting and killing as many as possible in my yard, but it&#039;s impossible to get them all.<br /> <br /> Habitat: I saw 100&#039;s of nymphs on a single Ailanthus altissima tree. Semi-rural backyard<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170399/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170401/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170400/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html Geotagged,Lycorma delicatula,Spotted lanternfly,Summer,United States" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Lycorma,Lycorma delicatula,Spotted lanternfly,Summer,United States,invasive species,lanternfly Click/tap to enlarge

Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula

Spotted lanternflies are invading the northeastern US. They feed on at least 70 species of plants and can cause lots of damage. I have been collecting and killing as many as possible in my yard, but it's impossible to get them all.

Habitat: I saw 100's of nymphs on a single Ailanthus altissima tree. Semi-rural backyard

Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula Spotted lanternflies are invading the northeastern US. They feed on at least 70 species of plants and can cause lots of damage. I have been collecting and killing as many as possible in my yard, but it's impossible to get them all.<br /> <br /> Habitat: I saw 100's of nymphs on a single Ailanthus altissima tree. Semi-rural backyard<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170399/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170401/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170400/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html Geotagged,Lycorma delicatula,Spotted lanternfly,Summer,United States

Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula Spotted lanternflies are invading the northeastern US. They feed on at least 70 species of plants and can cause lots of damage. I have been collecting and killing as many as possible in my yard, but it's impossible to get them all.<br /> <br /> Habitat: I saw 100's of nymphs on a single Ailanthus altissima tree. Semi-rural backyard<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170399/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170401/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170400/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html Geotagged,Lycorma,Lycorma delicatula,Spotted lanternfly,Summer,United States,invasive species,lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly - Lycorma delicatula Spotted lanternflies are invading the northeastern US. They feed on at least 70 species of plants and can cause lots of damage. I have been collecting and killing as many as possible in my yard, but it's impossible to get them all.<br /> <br /> Habitat: I saw 100's of nymphs on a single Ailanthus altissima tree. Semi-rural backyard<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170399/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170401/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/170400/spotted_lanternfly_-_lycorma_delicatula.html Geotagged,Lycorma delicatula,Spotted lanternfly,Summer,United States

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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
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 20, 2025. Captured Jul 17, 2025 14:54 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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