Kill 'Em on Sight: I first saw one of these colorful bugs in PA three years ago. Now, they are spreading like crazy, and we're helping them spread. Kill them on sight! (The real ones...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I first saw one of these colorful bugs in PA three years ago. Now, they are spreading like crazy, and we're helping them spread. Kill them on sight! (The real ones don't have "Mark Trail" written on their wings.)

I don't like the new "Mark Trail." He used to be handsome.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

And you have to be quick!
They see you swatting.
(I've only seen a couple this year.)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Longshadow wrote:

And you have to be quick!
They see you swatting.
(I've only seen a couple this year.)

I haven't seen any around here, but I'm going to PA next week.

BebuLamar

jerryc41 wrote:

I haven't seen any around here, but I'm going to PA next week.

Are you going to drive to PA? Be careful.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

BebuLamar wrote:

Are you going to drive to PA? Be careful.

Thanks. Yes, three hours, 190 miles. It's usually a nice trip, providing there isn't construction or accidents.

I'm surprised that Mapquest estimates such a short time for that many miles, of course, it's almost all on Interstates.

BebuLamar

jerryc41 wrote:

Thanks. Yes, three hours, 190 miles. It's usually a nice trip, providing there isn't construction or accidents.

I'm surprised that Mapquest estimates such a short time for that many miles, of course, it's almost all on Interstates.

Mapquest estimate is never accurate. For me my estimate is 3hrs and 45min. I will have to stop on the way and I know I won't be driving at the speed limit at all time. Also if you see a slow moving Peterbilt tanker truck be careful.

petercbrandt Loc: New York City, Manhattan

I see them in Manhattan on the sidewalks and l go out of my way to step on them.

andesbill

I was on Long Beach L.I. this summer. After 3PM they were all over the place.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

jerryc41 wrote:

Thanks. Yes, three hours, 190 miles. It's usually a nice trip, providing there isn't construction or accidents.

I'm surprised that Mapquest estimates such a short time for that many miles, of course, it's almost all on Interstates.

Not a bad time estimate. I drive from my place to the gulf coast in a little over 3 hours (204 miles). No interstate. Mostly roads going through small towns occasionally.

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

jerryc41 wrote:

I first saw one of these colorful bugs in PA three years ago. Now, they are spreading like crazy, and we're helping them spread. Kill them on sight! (The real ones don't have "Mark Trail" written on their wings.)

I don't like the new "Mark Trail." He used to be handsome.

I no longer waste my time looking at the Mark Trail strip. The art work is sub par and the story line was carful so it only took me about a week before I made the decision to no longer look at it.
Bud

TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA

jerryc41 wrote:

I haven't seen any around here, but I'm going to PA next week.

Are you going there to get some Spotted Lanternflies to import to your area?

RiJoRi Loc: Sandy Ridge, NC

jerryc41 wrote:

I don't like the new "Mark Trail." He used to be handsome.

Considering how long the comic has been around, maybe it's Mark, Jr? 😊

--Rich

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

jerryc41 wrote:

I first saw one of these colorful bugs in PA three years ago. Now, they are spreading like crazy, and we're helping them spread. Kill them on sight! (The real ones don't have "Mark Trail" written on their wings.)

I don't like the new "Mark Trail." He used to be handsome.

I was thinking the same thing about "Mark Trail"

spaceylb Loc: Long Beach, N.Y.

andesbill wrote:

I was on Long Beach L.I. this summer. After 3PM they were all over the place.

Me too

cyan Loc: Northern NJ

SQUISH them. Try to approach them from the rear.