This species is very invasive! Extremely damaging to plants and an eyesore without wings extended. They infest areas they occupy.
But sure takes good image!
Dan
I saw them a couple of weeks ago visiting the in-laws in NJ. Immediate kill. When you can get them. And I don't kill much in the way of nature. Mosquitos are on the list!
AZHeaven wrote:
I saw them a couple of weeks ago visiting the in-laws in NJ. Immediate kill. When you can get them. And I don't kill much in the way of nature. Mosquitos are on the list!
They are everywhere here in Western Mary-land. I step on them on my patio and they get crushed when opening and closing doors.
Beautiful but very invasive!
Thanks!
Dan
birdied wrote:
I have not seen any yet. Neat subjects .
Birdie
You should be glad Roberta!
It was accidentally introduced into South Korea and has spread invasively to Japan and the United States,
They started to appear here about 2-3 years ago. Each year they became more populated. Our PBS station has a weekly "Farm and Harvest" program and the commentator brought the "SLF" to our attention as a very invasive insect that will eat anything until it is dead. The plant, corn, flowers, fruit..whatever..not the insect being dead! or spoiled
Thanks!
Dan
morris wrote:
Nice images. The birds in Queens NYC have discovered they taste good. This has helped keep them in check.
Morris
Thanks Morris!
Here in Maryland, ducks have become the SLF's main enemy! In Maryland, a 10-acre vineyard is using a flock of Indian Runner ducks to control the population of spotted lanternflies because ducks readily eat the invasive insects. The birds are considered the first line of defense against the pests, with some experts believing that ducks are an effective form of "biotic resistance," a natural biological control. This method is not new, having been used in Asian agricultural settings for pest management.
Dan
johnohio wrote:
Very nice shots Dan. I have only seen a few around here. I'm sure there are plenty more.
John
I went "soft" on the thorax and body because they are so dark anyway. No detail to be aware of except the wings.
Each year they multiply a hundred fold John. They are on everything!
Dan
