New Insects

A new insect, new to me, is showing up on Mark and Elizabeth’s farm.  Name – Spotted Lantern Fly.  I understand they arrived from Asia somewhere and are now spreading in several counties here in eastern Pennsylvania.  At first glance, they are amazingly beautiful, even with wings folded.  When they spread their wings, as below, we see their amazing colors.  These fellows are new to me. As far as I know I never saw them. At Mark and Elizabeth’s place, they were on the wild grape vines and abundant on the silver maple in their front yard.  It appears that they have no enemies here!  Ugh!  Keep tuned.

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