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12-Aug-2023 Ellen Michaels

Spotted Lanternfly

Central Park, NYC

Lycorma delicatula

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive planthopper native to Asia. They feed on the sap of plants, including the tree of heaven, which is also invasive in the United States.

The piercing wounds caused by their mouthparts and the honeydew waste they excrete are harmful to the health of host plants. Fortunately, they do not pose direct danger to humans through biting or stinging.


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Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal21-Aug-2026 05:52
Tack sharp macro image with exellent details and colors. V
Bryan Murahashi21-Aug-2026 03:07
Very nice photo of this exotic, yet invasive fly.
larose forest photos20-Aug-2026 20:20
It may be invasive, yes, but it surely is a beautiful insect. Too bad it has such a negative impact. Great photo of it, though. V
sand_shadow20-Aug-2026 13:38
Fabulous subject and detail! V
Fong Lam20-Aug-2026 03:47
Impressive macro with excellent details and colors.....V
joseantonio20-Aug-2026 03:44
fabulous details.V