g- and Ks-band flux of K2-22 with LBT

We find that the median particle size must be larger than about 0.5-1.0{mu}m, depending on the composition of the debris. This leads to a high mass-loss rate of about 3x108kg/s, which is consistent with hydrodynamic escape models. If they are produced by some alternate mechanism such as explosive volcanism, it would require extraordinary geological activity.

Combining our upper limits on the planet size with the high mass-loss rate, we find a lifetime of the planet of less than 370Myr. This drops to just 21Myr when adopting the 0.02M{Earth} mass predicted from hydrodynamical models.