The spotted lanternfly has several natural predators that feed on them, including:
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Praying mantises: According to Dominion Pest Control, praying mantises are one of the top predators of the spotted lanternfly. They attack and eat the spotted lanternflies but will not harm humans.
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Spiders: Spiders are also natural predators of the spotted lanternfly.
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Birds: Some birds, such as cardinals, have been reported and captured eating the invasive species.
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Wasps: Two wasps from China are being studied to see if they pose a threat to the spotted lanternfly. Researchers are studying whether the wasps pose a threat to species that, unlike the spotted lanternfly, are native to the U.S. .
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Chickens: Chickens have also been reported to eat the spotted lanternfly.
It is important to note that the public has reported multiple predators, and researchers are still gathering data about which species of birds and other predators are eating spotted lanternfly.
