79,687 observations
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Fulgoridae ›Genus: Lycorma
About
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a planthopper indigenous to parts of China and Vietnam. It has spread invasively to Japan, South Korea, and the United States, where it is often referred to by the acronym "SLF". Its preferred host is the tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), but it also feeds on other trees, and on crops including soybean, grapes, stone fruits, and Malus spp. In its native habitat, L. delicatula populations are regulated by parasitic wasps.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Spotted Lanternfly is Lycorma delicatula.
- Spotted Lanternfly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Spotted Lanternfly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Spotted Lanternfly belongs to the class Insecta.
- Spotted Lanternfly belongs to the order Hemiptera.
- Spotted Lanternfly belongs to the family Fulgoridae.
- Spotted Lanternfly belongs to the genus Lycorma.