There are claims circulating online that milkweed is toxic to spotted lanternflies though experts say there is no science to support this. However, I have observed that spotted lanternflies found on common milkweed (and presumptively have fed on it) exhibit altered responses to touch. Normally, SLFs on other plants will immediately jump and take a short flight before I can even grab the insect. However, the ones on milkweed seem very lethargic, don't move in response to being prodded or move feebly and they don't hop. Their responses seem staggered.
Note how the legs are splayed out. This is not a normal posture for the SLF when resting on a plant. Also note the spot of milkweed latex by the SLF despite no signs of tears or chewing damage.
Also see observations: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183443221
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183443772
killed her and her eggs
Orphaned, rescued, raised and released Historic photos from late May 1981
Molting lanternfly found on wild grape.
This one had tiny, deformed wings. Maybe they just never properly unfurled. I thought it was interesting.
Spotted lanternfly nymph molting from early to late stage.
Instar stuck to anti-Spotted Lanternfly tape molting to last nymph stage.
Ordering a pizza
It looks like the swallow on the Left is getting drop kicked off the wire!
Added to my new (public) project, Wildlife Eating People Food:
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/wildlife-eating-people-food
Eating House Recipe-brand saltine crackers it found on a restaurant deck.
Displayed parasitic behavior (mother displaced previous bird's chicks and claimed nest)
Bath time!
Pleated woodpecker, downy woodpecker, and red bellied woodpecker