#panature

When I was field collecting in PA this past weekend, I got to see a lot of these pretty, yet horrible invasive insect. This is Lycorma delicatula, or the Spotted Lanternfly. This pest was introduced from Asia, and has established itself all over PA, as well as been detected in several other states. The preferred host of this pest is Ailanthus, or Tree of Heaven, however they’ll feed on virtually any plant. This pest is sort of like an aphid in the sense they suck the sap of trees. They’ll also leave large gross areas on trees which quickly mold, damaging the tree. If you see one of these and aren’t in the PA quarantine zone, consider reporting it to your states agricultural department. #Lycorma #Lycormadelicatula #SpottedLanternfly #SLF #Agriculture #Pest #Invasive #InvasiveInsect #Pennsylvania #PAnature #Hemiptera #Bug #Insect https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ZWlCbA5Zv/?igshid=1060xtci02792

Picture was taken in 2009 but it’s still one of my faves.

#Repost @lindastager with @get_repost ・・・ Raising the steam train #strasburgrailroad #just_pennsylvania #pa_explorations #exploringpa #panature #visitpa #pennsylvaniaisbeautiful #uncoveringpa #pa_wilds #paspots #igs_america #pennsylvania_wild #patravelhappy #pop_features #pacollective #onlyinpennsylvania #steamlocomotive

Huron Falls at Ricketts Glen State Park from October 2017. . #waterfallwednesday #HuronFalls #RickettsGlen #RickettsGlenSP #autumn #fallinthepoconos #waterfalls #waterfallphotography #nepa #Pennsylvania #hikepa #waterfallphotography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #poconos #poconomtns #explorePA #exploringPA #instafalls #PAoutdoors #PAnature  #canonphotography #teampawild #longexposure #longexposure_shots #getoutside #scenicPA #naturalPennsylvania #gowildpa #visitPA #takeonlypicturesleaveonlyfootprints #leavenotrace @padcnr (at Ricketts Glen State Park Official DCNR)

#pawinter #paoutdoors #panature #paoutside (at East Wall, Master Quarters, Skrzypekton) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmicbBzuqMg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Days ago…I was strolling with my best bud, Timber and it was windy with wind-chill temps a few ticks below 0. Today, short sleeves and around 60 degrees for our shed stroll. #pawinters #pawinter? #paoutdoors #panature #pastategamelands (at Clear Run, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaQmUqeuyGm/?utm_medium=tumblr

Winter ❄️ has 🥶 arrived in Pennsylvania. #paputdoors #panature #pawinter (at Skrzypekton) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIR5DrNlbi3/?igshid=1dm2tpyayopmt

Happy Earth Day!! 4-22-2020, the year that Mother Nature makes a valiant move to nick off a few ‘off the top’ of the world with a candid Covid moment! In honor of a Earth day, Timber and I went for a very cold hike. It spring! But it’s a typical Pennsylvania spring with 28 windy degrees starter and only warmed up to 40 degrees. But hey, the spring peepers are showing some true spirit! Icy, snowy, spring is still in the air for these peeping studs who are calling out for a mate! #paspring #paoutdoors #panature #pastateforest #naturesbeauty (at Moshannon State Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_TCrITFBEh/?igshid=1cv0ayceu5zov