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The insect appeared to match a spotted lanternfly, a plant-feeding species native to Asia and first detected in the United States in Pennsylvania in 2014. Despite its name, it is a planthopper, not a true fly. Adults measure roughly an inch long, with black-spotted gray forewings and darker, patterned tips. Beneath them lie striking red, black, and white hindwings\u2014the colorful detail that helped turn a moment of curiosity into a search for answers.
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\nThe concern goes beyond appearances. Spotted lanternflies draw sap from plants and can harm vulnerable crops, particularly grapevines. They also reach new places by hitchhiking on transported objects, sometimes as easily overlooked egg masses. Still, an unfamiliar insect should never be condemned on looks alone. Compare photographs with reliable identification guides and follow local agricultural or extension-service reporting instructions. That small pause to identify a backyard visitor correctly can help protect plants without needlessly targeting harmless insects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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