Spotted Lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a species of planthopper indigenous to parts of China and Vietnam. It was accidentally introduced into South Korea and has spread invasively to Japan, 21 U.S. states, and Windsor, Ontario in Canada, (where it is often referred to by the acronym "SLF") and parts of Eastern Europe including Moldova. Its preferred host is the also invasive tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), but it also feeds on other trees, and on crops including soybean, grapes, stone fruits, and the Malus (apple) genus. In its native habitat, L. delicatula populations are regulated by parasitic wasps.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Spotted Lanternfly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Lycorma meliae

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Hemiptera

Family

Fulgoridae

Genus

Lycorma

Species

Lycorma delicatula

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