Have you seen a Spotted Lanternfly? Let’s check!
Egg Masses: September – May
- 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
- 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
- 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