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Pinned spotted lanternfly adult with wings open. Note the bright red coloration now visible on the hindwings. This cannot be seen when the insect is at rest.
Credit: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Everett Griner talks about the Spotted Lanternfly. A new insect everyone should fear in today’s Agri View.
Spotted Lanternfly- A New Insect to Fear
Well, we have enough bugs and insects for farmers to deal with already. But, believe me, there will be more.
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Profile of spotted lanternfly adult at rest. Note the wings are held tent-like over the back of the insect.
Credit: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Right now the public is being alerted to be aware of the Spotted Lantern Fly. It not only is a threat to corn and soybeans. It is also destructive to grapevines and small fruit trees.
That is where the public comes in. Backyard grapevines and a single peach, pear, plum, or citrus, tree can be found in a lot of backyards. That makes this creature a threat to a lot of people besides farmers.
It is a small bug that resembles a moth. Its wings contain five different colors. That should help you identify it if it shows up on your property.
If you see it, you have a problem. Get help, from anywhere you can
That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner…