nj meadowlands Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Anyone else observing these things are out of control in the NY/NJ area? They're everywhere where I live in NYC... and they've invaded the beaches at the Jersey shore. They are pretty effing stupid -- they don't seem to have the same fear of being squashed that other bugs do. So they just wait to be crushed. But they love to fly right into your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 There were some in the parking lot prior to Sunday's Jet game . I watched as a seven year old chased and squished them . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets0712 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Yes very annoying. Here in North East NJ as well. I squash em or flick emSent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 6 hours ago, SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN said: There were some in the parking lot prior to Sunday's Jet game . I watched as a seven year old chased and squished them . No idea what those are but if they entertain a seven year old I see value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I read that they have no natural predators here and they are destructive to most trees. I wonder what their natural predators are in their point of origin? Not sure where they immigrated from in Asia... China? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive planthopper native to China, India, and Vietnam; it is also established in South Korea, Japan and the U.S. It was first discovered in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in Berks County in 2014 and has spread to other counties in PA, as well as the states of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Connecticut and Ohio. This insect has the potential to greatly impact agricultural crops and hardwood trees. SLF feeds on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in NJ. While it does not harm humans or animals, it can reduce the quality of life for people living in heavily infested areas. Why You Should Care SLF is a serious invasive pest with a healthy appetite for our plants and it can be a significant nuisance, affecting the quality of life and enjoyment of the outdoors. The spotted lanternfly uses its piercing-sucking mouthpart to feed on sap from over 70 different plant species. It has a strong preference for economically important plants and the feeding damage significantly stresses the plants which can lead to decreased health and potentially death. As SLF feeds, the insect excretes honeydew (a sugary substance) which can attract bees, wasps, and other insects. The honeydew also builds up and promotes the growth for sooty mold (fungi), which can cover the plant, forest understories, patio furniture, cars, and anything else found below SLF feeding. If you see a Spotted Lanternfly, help us Stomp it Out! https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/pests-diseases/spotted-lanternfly/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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