A population of the invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in Mingo Junction just south of Steubenville , along the Ohio River . The initial report came from a resident who spotted a dead adult SLF on a commercial building on Oct . 19 . When Ohio Department of Agriculture Plant Pest Control inspectors arrived , they were able to capture five live adult SLF in trees located nearby .

ODA has been working with the United States Department of Agriculture , Ohio Department of Natural Resources , Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Grape Industries Committee to do visual surveys , insect trapping and outreach in the region .

SLF is a great concern to the grape and wine industry . The insect is fond of grapevines , fruit trees , hops ,

blueberry , oak , pine , poplar and walnut . Adult SLF are attracted to the invasive Ailanthus tree , also known as tree-ofheaven , while nymphs feed on a wide range of hosts . Both adults and nymphs feed on stems and leaves , causing sap bleeding and reduced photosynthesis , which can eventually kill the plant .

Now through November is the best time to spot the SLF because it is in its most recognizable stages as a colorful winged adult plant hopper . After hatching in the late spring , the SLF goes through four nymph stages . By midsummer the nymph SLF can be identified by its red body , roughly a half-inch in size , with black stripes and white dots . During the late summer until roughly November , the SLF is in the adult stage . These adults are larger , roughly 1 inch in size , with

black bodies and brightly colored wings .

The public is the first line of defense against the SLF . If you believe you have seen an SLF in your area , you can easily report a suspected infestation by going to ODA ’ s Spotted Lanternfly Information Page and filling out a suspected infestation report . You also may call the Plant Pest Control Division at 614-728- 6400 .

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