November 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Caught another one! 😁 These little guys may look pretty but the invasive #spottedlanternfly is wreaking havoc on our forest’s ecosystem! The fairy force is taking responsibility of catching these cute buggers and deporting them back to their natural habitat in Jiangsu province.
March 7, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Caught another one! 😁 These little guys may look pretty but the invasive #spottedlanternfly is wreaking havoc on our forest’s ecosystem! The fairy force is taking responsibility of catching these cute buggers and deporting them back to their natural habitat in Jiangsu province.
Thanks to my fave podcasters ( @yrfatfriend.bsky.social @notalawyer.bsky.social & @michaelhobbes.bsky.social )I now recognize a moral panic when I see one. And wouldn’t you know it — one was crawling up my maple tree. #spottedlanternfly
July 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Thanks to my fave podcasters ( @yrfatfriend.bsky.social @notalawyer.bsky.social & @michaelhobbes.bsky.social )I now recognize a moral panic when I see one. And wouldn’t you know it — one was crawling up my maple tree. #spottedlanternfly
My sunny wall is covered with #spottedLanternFly babies
Last year I looked into them too see what there preferred plants were and found that the unmaintained area behind my yard is filled with their favorite tree
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Last year I looked into them too see what there preferred plants were and found that the unmaintained area behind my yard is filled with their favorite tree
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April 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
My sunny wall is covered with #spottedLanternFly babies
Last year I looked into them too see what there preferred plants were and found that the unmaintained area behind my yard is filled with their favorite tree
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Last year I looked into them too see what there preferred plants were and found that the unmaintained area behind my yard is filled with their favorite tree
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Didn’t get any #SpottedLanternflies yesterday due to a busy day and a lovely rainstorm. Killed ~220 today. Total since 4/30: 590+
#SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies
#SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies
May 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Didn’t get any #SpottedLanternflies yesterday due to a busy day and a lovely rainstorm. Killed ~220 today. Total since 4/30: 590+
#SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies
#SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies
Well it is here. I just made a report agri.ohio.gov/slf #SpottedLanternfly #Ohio neighbors have a #TreeOfHeaven too.
August 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Well it is here. I just made a report agri.ohio.gov/slf #SpottedLanternfly #Ohio neighbors have a #TreeOfHeaven too.
⚠️ Spotted lanternfly season is back. These invasive pests threaten crops, trees and ecosystems. If you spot one, squish it and report it to your state ag department.
Learn more: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... #SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Learn more: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... #SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
'Tis the season for squishing: What to know about spotted lanternflies
This invasive colorful bug has already been spotted in 17 states this year. Here's what you should know.
www.usatoday.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
⚠️ Spotted lanternfly season is back. These invasive pests threaten crops, trees and ecosystems. If you spot one, squish it and report it to your state ag department.
Learn more: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... #SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Learn more: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... #SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
I’ve decided to try and keep a running total of the #SpottedLanternflies I’ve killed for the year. People keep telling me I can’t make a difference this way, but I have to think it’s better than doing nothing.
Today: 116
Total since 4/30: 370+
#SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies
Today: 116
Total since 4/30: 370+
#SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies
May 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I’ve decided to try and keep a running total of the #SpottedLanternflies I’ve killed for the year. People keep telling me I can’t make a difference this way, but I have to think it’s better than doing nothing.
Today: 116
Total since 4/30: 370+
#SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies
Today: 116
Total since 4/30: 370+
#SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies
September 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
They ALSO only have enough strength to properly JUMP once or twice, after that they don't go as far and get much slower. Chase 'em down!
As a person living in the county that was ground zero for these fuckers showing up in the States, I GREATLY appreciate seeing this kind of PSA. #spottedlanternfly
As a person living in the county that was ground zero for these fuckers showing up in the States, I GREATLY appreciate seeing this kind of PSA. #spottedlanternfly
August 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
They ALSO only have enough strength to properly JUMP once or twice, after that they don't go as far and get much slower. Chase 'em down!
As a person living in the county that was ground zero for these fuckers showing up in the States, I GREATLY appreciate seeing this kind of PSA. #spottedlanternfly
As a person living in the county that was ground zero for these fuckers showing up in the States, I GREATLY appreciate seeing this kind of PSA. #spottedlanternfly
#SquishOnSight is the recommendation for this #InvasiveSpecies - #SpottedLanternfly larvae. Extremely destructive to agriculture and ecosystems. Spotted in Northern Virginia June 13, 2025. #InsectTuesday 😕
June 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
#SquishOnSight is the recommendation for this #InvasiveSpecies - #SpottedLanternfly larvae. Extremely destructive to agriculture and ecosystems. Spotted in Northern Virginia June 13, 2025. #InsectTuesday 😕
Yes, a few #spottedlanternfly have been spotted in Oregon, and if you want to help with the search for this highly invasive grape pest, check out this risk mapping apps we built iecolab.org/slfDashboard...
#ecology
#ecology
June 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Yes, a few #spottedlanternfly have been spotted in Oregon, and if you want to help with the search for this highly invasive grape pest, check out this risk mapping apps we built iecolab.org/slfDashboard...
#ecology
#ecology
Halloween pumpkin 2025. A truly scary creature, the spotted jack o'lantern fly! #halloweeen #pumpkincarving #spottedlanternfly
October 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Halloween pumpkin 2025. A truly scary creature, the spotted jack o'lantern fly! #halloweeen #pumpkincarving #spottedlanternfly
Since we're neck deep into #SpottedLanternFly season, I wanted to recommend my favorite trap for them.
The funnel net trap takes advantage of the way the bastards feed and corrals them into bags for easy clean up. Just put them on a sappy tree where you've seen them and go clean up the bags.
The funnel net trap takes advantage of the way the bastards feed and corrals them into bags for easy clean up. Just put them on a sappy tree where you've seen them and go clean up the bags.
How to Build a Spotted Lanternfly Circle Trap
It is almost time to use traps to protect your trees from spotted lanternflies. Get ready now so you can trap lots of spotted lanternflies safely.
extension.psu.edu
September 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Since we're neck deep into #SpottedLanternFly season, I wanted to recommend my favorite trap for them.
The funnel net trap takes advantage of the way the bastards feed and corrals them into bags for easy clean up. Just put them on a sappy tree where you've seen them and go clean up the bags.
The funnel net trap takes advantage of the way the bastards feed and corrals them into bags for easy clean up. Just put them on a sappy tree where you've seen them and go clean up the bags.
Morning! Break in the clouds, got my #flowers planted. First #photograph, though?
#SpottedLanternFly nymph. Don't like them a bit. Yes, their appearance is striking, but so is the harm they do our #muscadine #grapes. So I smoosh their non-native, #invasive asses. When I can, they're fast! #garden
#SpottedLanternFly nymph. Don't like them a bit. Yes, their appearance is striking, but so is the harm they do our #muscadine #grapes. So I smoosh their non-native, #invasive asses. When I can, they're fast! #garden
May 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Morning! Break in the clouds, got my #flowers planted. First #photograph, though?
#SpottedLanternFly nymph. Don't like them a bit. Yes, their appearance is striking, but so is the harm they do our #muscadine #grapes. So I smoosh their non-native, #invasive asses. When I can, they're fast! #garden
#SpottedLanternFly nymph. Don't like them a bit. Yes, their appearance is striking, but so is the harm they do our #muscadine #grapes. So I smoosh their non-native, #invasive asses. When I can, they're fast! #garden
Welp. A #SpottedLanternfly was found in #Portland less than a mile from my apartment, confirmed on @inaturalist.bsky.social. Yay, #CitizenScience, boo #InvasiveSpecies! Guess we get to join the lanternfly stomping squad *sigh* #ecology #Oregon #PNW #nature #insects 🌿
May 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Welp. A #SpottedLanternfly was found in #Portland less than a mile from my apartment, confirmed on @inaturalist.bsky.social. Yay, #CitizenScience, boo #InvasiveSpecies! Guess we get to join the lanternfly stomping squad *sigh* #ecology #Oregon #PNW #nature #insects 🌿
I decided to make a villain (invasive species). I named this spotted lanternfly Sephiroth after a fellow evil beauty🖤
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#spottedlanternfly #insect #entomology #invasivespecies
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#spottedlanternfly #insect #entomology #invasivespecies
June 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I decided to make a villain (invasive species). I named this spotted lanternfly Sephiroth after a fellow evil beauty🖤
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#spottedlanternfly #insect #entomology #invasivespecies
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#spottedlanternfly #insect #entomology #invasivespecies
I think we've reached a new stage in the life cycle of the spotted lantern fly. After a week of my deck being covered with them suddenly there's none. I suspect soon we'll see the flying ones #SpottedLanternFly
July 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I think we've reached a new stage in the life cycle of the spotted lantern fly. After a week of my deck being covered with them suddenly there's none. I suspect soon we'll see the flying ones #SpottedLanternFly
First time pinning a bug this century. I used to be good. Really good. I still hold the record for the largest and most extensive insect collection at my University. This is a #spottedlanternfly dorsal view. Male.
July 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
First time pinning a bug this century. I used to be good. Really good. I still hold the record for the largest and most extensive insect collection at my University. This is a #spottedlanternfly dorsal view. Male.
Sorry...couldn't figure out how to mark this as graphic. Only options are for "Adult Content," which this clearly isn't. 🤷🏾♂️
#SpottedLanternfly #Bugs #Insects #InvasiveSpecies
#SpottedLanternfly #Bugs #Insects #InvasiveSpecies
July 9, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Sorry...couldn't figure out how to mark this as graphic. Only options are for "Adult Content," which this clearly isn't. 🤷🏾♂️
#SpottedLanternfly #Bugs #Insects #InvasiveSpecies
#SpottedLanternfly #Bugs #Insects #InvasiveSpecies
This is not a friend
Lycorma delicatula
Spotted lanternflys are invasive to Japan, South Korea, and the United States. They are detrimental to the environment.
This is one of my favorite paintings
#sorry #painting #acrylicpainting #spottedlanternfly #planthopper #bug #insect #killonsight
Lycorma delicatula
Spotted lanternflys are invasive to Japan, South Korea, and the United States. They are detrimental to the environment.
This is one of my favorite paintings
#sorry #painting #acrylicpainting #spottedlanternfly #planthopper #bug #insect #killonsight
June 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
This is not a friend
Lycorma delicatula
Spotted lanternflys are invasive to Japan, South Korea, and the United States. They are detrimental to the environment.
This is one of my favorite paintings
#sorry #painting #acrylicpainting #spottedlanternfly #planthopper #bug #insect #killonsight
Lycorma delicatula
Spotted lanternflys are invasive to Japan, South Korea, and the United States. They are detrimental to the environment.
This is one of my favorite paintings
#sorry #painting #acrylicpainting #spottedlanternfly #planthopper #bug #insect #killonsight