These invasive species can wreak havoc on crops and other plants, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Spotted Lanternflies are native to China and were first detected in Pennsylvania in September 2014.While some little creatures roaming the state can peacefully coexist with Ohio's human population, other insects are getting away with plant homicide unscathed. And some — like Asian long-horned beetles — are making sure their targets die slow deaths.
The department is currently attempting to eliminate an infestation of Asian long-horned beetles in Clermont County in southwestern Ohio.Spotted lanternflies The insect's appearance can vary depending on life stage, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Young spotted lanternflies have black backs with spotted white dots. Later in development, they retain the white dots but sport red backs with black stripes. When they reach adulthood late in the summer or early in the fall, they are about an inch long with colorful wings.
But people around the state hoping to help stop them may have to leave this one in the Ohio Department of Agriculture's hands, Kenny said.Appalachian scientist uses popular Instagram account to urge public to explore natureBefore developing into their adult stage, these European insects look like caterpillars in need of a shave, with colorful spotted dots along their backs.
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