Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is native to China, and is present in several countries in Asia. In 2014 it was found in Pennsylvania, and then in 2018 was discovered in Frederick County, VA. SLF is a Planthopper. Adults are 1” long and have very distinct colors and patterns on their wings. Young instars (nymphs) start off black and turn red right before maturity. Eggs when new are gray and shiny, and are around 1” long. When they are old they become darker and individual egg cells can be visible. Read more...