Adults Nymphs: Upon prefer to lay eggs on Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), and emergence from an egg, it appears this plant is important in populations becoming the nymphs or immature established in North America. [...] Identification Appearance: Adults grow up to 2.5 cm in length and 1.2 cm in width and are most recognizable by their colourfully patterned wings, and the yellow stripes on the sides of their abdomen. [...] In their invasive range in Pennsylvania, large numbers of adults have been known to hitch rides on freight trains and vehicles. [...] References/Links Ecological: Spotted lanternfly can feed on more than 100 species of trees and plants and has a serious potential to pests-invasive-species/insects/spotted-lanternfly/ damage BC’s sensitive Garry oak habitats. [...] Tree of heaven is considered an invasive species in BC — you can reduce the risk of Spotted lanternfly establishing by removing these preferred host plants from your property.
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