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spot clothing wax cicada

Lycorma delicatula

Classification

Class
Insecta

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a species of planthopper indigenous to parts of China and Vietnam. It was accidentally introduced into South Korea and has spread invasively to Japan and the United States, where it is often referred to by the acronym "SLF". Its preferred host is the also invasive tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), but it also feeds on other trees, and on crops including soybean, grapes, stone fruits, and Malus species.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 50,978Canada · 9