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Unlike some insects, the spotted lanternfly does not pose direct danger to humans through biting or stinging. [4] Spotted lanternflies lay egg masses containing 30–50 eggs, often covered with a grayish mud-like coating. [6] The species was introduced into South Korea in 2006 and Japan in 2009, and has since been considered a pest.
Michael said that, while spotted lanternflies don't bite humans, they certainly aren't pleasant to have around. The insects can be toxic to pets who ingest them, and leave eggs and sooty mold on ...
U.S. Department of Ag research entomologist Tracy Leskey presented a lecture recently about the spotted lanternfly and natural predators, parasites.
The spotted lanternfly, a beautiful but devastating species indigenous to parts of Asia, is spreading across the country despite the best efforts from experts to halt the spread.
To prevent massive spotted lanternfly populations from destroying local crops, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has called on residents to stomp, scrape and vacuum spotted lanternflies wherever ...
Spotted lanternflies cannot fly far distances on their own, but a new study has shown the pests can hang onto fast-moving vehicles and endure wind speeds of up to 62 mph. The study, published on ...
The first confirmed sighting of spotted lanternflies in the United States occurred in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, lanternflies have spread quickly throughout the East Coast and into the Midwest.
Newly hatched spotted lanternflies, or nymphs, can be seen as early as April and until July. They are black with white spots before they turn red. The red nymphs can be seen from July to September.