![]() That’s when, says Centinari, populations are easiest to control. Depending on how warm a region’s spring is, they emerge as nymphs sometime in early or late May. The egg masses, which can hold 30–50 eggs each, can survive cold winter temperatures, even after most of the adults have frozen to death. They produce one generation per year, explains Michela Centinari, an associate professor viticulture at Pennsylvania State University, which is leading spotted lanternfly research and public outreach efforts to fight the pest.Īdult spotted lanternflies lay their eggs in the fall. Native to Asia, the spotted lanternfly is primarily known to feed on the Tree of Heaven, but has a wide host range, including apples, cherries, hops, plums and grapes. “And much worse, they are sap-feeders that will destroy vines if they infest in large numbers.” He points out how much of a nuisance the jumping bugs are during events like weddings. “They can be extremely irritating to outdoor visitors at tasting rooms,” says Vietri. Vineyards in these states have suffered vine damage, as well as lost yields and revenue, as a result of these infestations. Since spotted lanternflies were first detected in Berks County, Pennsylvania in September 2014, infestations have been reported in 11 states, according to the USDA, including New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia. While the behaviors of the insect are better understood now than when they were first found stateside, wineries are still figuring out the best approach to protect their vines from the invasive species. Black with white spots, they develop bright red hind wings as they age and are fairly easy to identify. ![]() The spotted lanternfly is a piercing, sucking insect that feeds on plant sap, making them a major threat to fruit crops and trees. “As adults, they have the quite annoying habit of jumping onto things as they pass-cars, animals and, unfortunately, your face.” “They are an exasperating but fascinating insect,” says the owner and winemaker of Va La Vineyards. Decorative Wine Racks & Modular SystemsĪnthony Vietri has learned a lot about the spotted lanternfly over the three seasons he’s dealt with the invasive pest in his Pennsylvania vineyards. ![]() Made of metal with a glass insert, I assume that this is another Oil based one. This is a fun Free Vintage Camping Lantern Image! Scanned from a Circa 1920’s Hardware Store Catalog, the one shown above is a classic looking picture of an old Camping Light. ![]() I think I see a smile on the face of the child on the right. They are playfully holding hands and apparently having lots of fun with their Lights. Shown above is a fun little image that was on an old advertising card for Coats Thread! The card shows two charming Silhouettes of Children with Paper Lanterns. I think it would be especially nice to use on Cards or Scrapbook Papers, but it would also be fun to string multiples of these together to use in your designs! ![]() It is a cute lightweight Japanese Paper Lantern. Isn’t this one fun?!! Featured above is an image from a 1920’s Party Supply Catalog. It would be cute to decorate a whole tree in these! Fun Lantern Clip Art This one was intended to be cut out and used as a Paper Christmas Ornament. This is a fun Retro Christmas Lantern Image! Here we have a simple but lovely Candle lit Light, scanned from an undated Children’s activity book that was most likely made around the 1950’s. ![]()
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