Spotted Lanternfly (Early Stage Nymph)

Hardwood trees, vineyards, and agricultural landscapes, particularly fond of Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima).

Plant sap from over 70 species of trees and plants via a piercing-sucking mouthpart.

Early nymphs are flightless and move by jumping; they crawl up and down host plants daily to feed and avoid predators.

Severe agricultural pest that damages crops and trees through feeding; secretes honeydew which encourages black sooty mold growth.