Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)

Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)
The spotted lanternfly is a planthopper native to China, India, and Vietnam. Although it has two pairs of wings, it jumps more than it flies. Its host plants are grapes, pines, stone fruits, and Malus spp. In its native habitat it is kept in check by natural predators or pathogens. It was accidentally introduced in Korea in 2006 and is since considered a pest. In September 2014, it was first spotted in the U.S.

Reference:
http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=15861
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