Have you seen a Spotted Lanternfly? Let’s check!


Egg Masses: September – May

Spotted lanternfly egg massSpotted lanternfly egg mass

 

  • Found on the bark of trees or other smooth surfaces such as rocks, outdoor furniture, vehicles and
    other surfaces.
  • About 1 inch long and a half to three-quarters of an inch wide.
  • Gray/brown, mud-like covering. Newly laid eggs can be shiny and look like they have a waxy coating that can become dry and cracked over time. Older egg masses may lose their covering and appear as four to seven columns of seed-like eggs, 30–50 eggs in total

Nymphs: April – October

Late NymphsLate Nymphs
Early NymphEarly Nymph

 

  • Black with white spots and wingless, develops red patches and white spots as it matures
  • Nymphs at fourth instar are over ½ inch long
  • Jump readily when approached or touched

Adults: July – November

Adults, wings openAdults, wings open
Adults, wings closedAdults, wings closed

 

  • At rest – grayish wings with black spots, and the tips are black and gray
  • When flying or startled, the insect will display vibrant red hind wings
  • Adults are around 1 inch long and a half inch wide with wings folded
  • Adults can jump several feet when startled or approached

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