Aug 26, 2025 · Spotted lanternflies (both nymphs and adults) frequently gather in large numbers when feeding. During the day, they can cluster near the base or up in the canopy of a plant, …

Nymphs typically hatch from their egg cases starting in late April or early May, marking the beginning of the lanternfly's developmental stages. A nymph passes through several immature …

Aug 23, 2023 · As the nymphs mature they become bright red with distinct patches of black and white spots. Adults appear in July. The adult is a winged, flying leaf-hopper about 1 to 1 and ¼ …

Jun 13, 2025 · While you can easily mistake them for a number of small bugs, these little creatures are actually nymphs — an early life stage — of the invasive spotted lanternfly.

Jun 10, 2024 · SLF nymphs generally feed on herbaceous plants for only a short period of time (less than one week) and then move to other plants. If there are favorite host plants and/or …

Sep 17, 2025 · Spotted lanternfly nymphs (immature form) resemble large black aphids with white spots. There are three instars (phases) of these early-stage nymphs and they are usually …

the nymphs emerge around late April or early May (Lee et al., 2019). Young spotted lanternfly nymphs feed on tender plant tissue fr m a var ting on tree-of-heaven (top) and with its wings …

All nymphal stages and adult spotted lanternflies can use their powerful hind legs to jump impressive distances; adults are able to fly short distances. On their own, they are able to …

Juvenile spotted lanternflies, known as nymphs, and adults prefer to feed on the invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), but also feed on a wide range of crops and plants, including …

Young nymphs can be found in numbers, usually on new plant growth, do not yet fly but can jump long distances, are black with white dots, and are smaller than half an inch. Adults prefer to lay …