I have a small edible shrub in my backyard. Lately, I noticed some bugs that I have never seen before, or on any other shrubs. Attached is a photo of the bugs. They are about 1/8" long (with a common ant in comparison) , black with white dots. I don't see much damage yet, but I assume they suck the sugary juice out of the trunk. Can anyone identify what they are, and how to get rid of them? Thanks.
What is this bug?
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Very bad invasive species. They are spotted lanternflies.
Here is an article about them
https://wtop.com/maryland/2020/05/d...ed-to-watch-out-for-spotted-invasive-species/
Here is an article about them
https://wtop.com/maryland/2020/05/d...ed-to-watch-out-for-spotted-invasive-species/
Interesting. I thought I know lanternflies and we had a lot of them last year in NJ. They are about 3/4" to 1" long with pinkish spotted wings. The ones I see today are only about 1/8" long, but looking at the photos on the website, they are also called lanternflies. Are they just nymphs of the larger pinkish ones?
I will file a report as I did last year.
If they're dangerous it's better to get rid of them. Bug traps usually help me https://www.pestproducts.com/best-bed-bug-traps/ but from time to time I have to repeat, if you know more ways, share, please.
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