Spotted Lanternfly Quiz

Where did the spotted lanternfly originally come from?

• South Africa

• Southern China, Taiwan, and Vietnam

• Brazil

• Australia

What is the primary way spotted lanternflies damage plants?

• By eating the leaves

• By sucking the sap

• By spreading diseases

• By laying eggs on the bark

What is the favorite food of the spotted lanternfly?

• Oak trees

• Tree of heaven

• Pine trees

• Maple trees

How do spotted lanternflies primarily move?

• By swimming

• By crawling

• By jumping

• By flying long distances

During which month do spotted lanternfly eggs typically hatch?

• September

• July

• May

• March

What is a common method to trap nymph spotted lanternflies?

• Using light traps

• Using insecticide sprays

• Using sticky tape around plants

• Using pheromone traps

Why is it important to remove spotted lanternfly eggs?

• To feed them to birds

• To sell them as souvenirs

• To use them as fertilizer

• To prevent them from hatching and spreading

What should you do if you see an adult spotted lanternfly?

• Capture it and release it elsewhere

• Ignore it

• Kill it by squashing it

• Feed it to your pets

On what surfaces do spotted lanternflies lay their eggs?

• Only on soil

• Only on leaves

• On any outdoor surface

• Only on tree bark

What is a significant factor in the spread of spotted lanternflies?

• Their resistance to pesticides

• Their eggs being transported on vehicles

• Their ability to fly long distances

• Their attraction to urban areas