Spotted Lanternfly Life Cycle Game Online

Spotted Lanternfly life cycle game online. Biology lesson for students from 2nd to 7th grades to learn the stages in the life cycle of a Spotted Lanternfly.

 

The spotted lanternfly is a planthopper native to parts of China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Its favorite hosts are grapes and stone fruits, especially those grown on Ailanthus altissima. The spotted lanternfly is a damaging pest on the environment, so you should prevent it from infesting your plants. 
The spotted lanternfly feeds on the sap of more than seventy different plant species, including economically important trees and shrubs. The larval stage feeds on the nectar of these plants, which leads to a decline in plant health and even death. Their honeydew attracts other insects, and it promotes sooty mold that can cover plants.
The spotted lanternfly lives in the soil where they lay their eggs. They live on various host plants, but prefer trees and shrubs. During their adult stages, they feed on plant sap. Their infestations can also attract other insects, and they also encourage the growth of sooty mold, which can be difficult to remove. To prevent this from happening, it's important to control spotted lanternfly populations with pesticides (which unfortunately could be harmful to the environment.
If you see an infestation, you may have to catch the adult spotted lanternfly, which is about one inch long and half an inch wide. The adults have large, showy wings. The forewings are light brown, while the hind wings are red with black spots near the body and white and black bars at the tip. The body of a spotted lanternfly is yellow with black bars. While it is difficult to catch a spotted lanternfly with a net, the nymphs are relatively easy to catch; they have black with white spots. They turn red before they become adults. The egg masses are gray in color and covered in a waxy coating.
Life Cycle: The spotted lanternfly has an interesting life cycle, ranging from the egg to the adult stage. The first three instars are black with white spots and are a few millimeters long. They are not able to fly, and they usually appear from May through July. The fourth instar, which grows to about 1/2 inch long and is covered with red and black stripes, is bright red and is the largest in size. This is the adult stage, and it is most destructive. Mechanical means, such as sprays, are used to control this stage.
The spotted lanternfly life cycle includes two main stages and four substages. The adult stage of the insect requires a molting process, and it will be visible from late April to early June. It will have a black and white exoskeleton. This is the stage when the stinging insect larvae will emerge. 
The spotted lanternfly is known to be highly invasive in many parts of the world. The insect was introduced from South East Asia to the USA around 2012, and it has spread to seven other states. It has also been detected in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. It is now the largest pest in these states. There is no known way to prevent it from causing harm, but traditional pest control strategies have proven successful to an extent.
Above is an interactive online game on the main stages of the lanternfly life cycle. This game can be played at home and in class with students. Tell us what you think and remember to have fun while learning.