All nymphal stages and adult spotted lanternflies can use their powerful hind legs to jump impressive distances; adults are able to fly short distances. On their own, they are able to move 3 to 4 miles through walking, jumping and flying.

Can Lanternflies fly?

Spotted lanternflies are a type of planthopper and although they have wings, they only fly short distances and primarily jump or walk.

Do spotted lanternflies fly or jump?

As you would suspect from a planthopper, however, they are capable of jumping and may use their wings to aid them while doing so. Adults may gather in large numbers. ... The adult female spotted lanternfly lays brown/tan, seed-like eggs in rows on host plants and other smooth surfaces.