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even when they blend in a bit against the bark of some trees. The full-grown insects are about an inch long and have: Grayish-brown front wings with black spots you see when not in flight Red back ...

Adult spotted lanternflies have a few identifying features that make them easy to ID, even when they blend in a bit against the bark of some trees ... black spots and topped by a band of white ...