Nice day. Mid 70s high, clouds seem to dominate. Seasonal transition has been evident the last couple weeks. Sun doesn’t have that extra oomph to make it feel nasty outside. Best time of year taking hold.
I’ve only seen a handful here over the last few years, nothing outrageous. They do have a preference for certain species.
https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/landscape/fact-sheets/spotted-lanternfly-management
This. I’ll still gladly kill one if they happen upon me though as humans are great at killing things.
Predators are learning that they are good eats. Birds, amphibians, arachnids, other larger preying insects.