![]() ![]() Specimens of any life stage can be turned in to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Entomology lab for verification. Please report all destroyed egg masses on our website. You can also place the eggs into alcohol or hand sanitizer to kill them. If you see Lanternfly egg masses, scrape them off, double bag them and throw them away. Old egg masses appear as rows of 30-50 brownish seed-like deposits in 4-7 columns on the trunk, roughly an inch long. Newly laid egg masses have a grey mud-like covering which can take on a dry, cracked appearance over time. In late fall, adults will lay egg masses on host trees and nearby smooth surfaces like stone, outdoor furniture, vehicles, and structures. This sap will attract other insects to feed, notably wasps and ants. These wounds will leave a greyish or black trail along the trunk. Trees, such as the tree of heaven and willow, will develop weeping wounds. Immature stages are black with white spots and develop red patches as they grow. The legs and head are black the abdomen is yellow with broad black bands. The hind wings have contrasting patches of red and black with a white band. The forewing is grey with black spots, and the wings tips are reticulated black blocks outlined in grey. ![]() The Spotted Lanternfly adult is approximately 1” long and 1/2” wide at rest. Recognizing their egg masses and eradicating them will help greatly in controlling the spread of these invasive pests. Spotted Lanternflies begin laying their eggs in September and can breed in very large numbers. Early detection is vital for the protection of Pennsylvania businesses and agriculture. This insect has the potential to impact the grape, hops and logging industries greatly. It is native to China, India, Vietnam, and introduced to Korea where it has become a major pest. The Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (White), an invasive species, a planthopper, that has been discovered in Berks County, Pennsylvania. ![]()
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