Spotted Lanternfly

Forests, orchards, and urban environments, heavily favoring the Tree of Heaven.

Sap from over 70 plant species, extracted using piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Nymphs and adults aggregate on tree trunks and stems, excreting sticky honeydew that promotes sooty mold growth.

Major agricultural pest that damages crops and hardwoods; offers no ecological benefits in introduced regions.