Spotted Lanternfly

Another non-native, invasive insect in the United States. SLF are a threat to woody species including apples, cherries, maples, oaks, pines, poplars, walnuts, and willows. There are no known established lanternfly populations in Vermont as of January 2024.

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What is the Spotted Lanternfly?

**(Lycorma delicatula)**

Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive plant hopper species from China. It was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has been spreading rapidly across the eastern US. There are no known established lanternfly populations in Vermont as of January 2024. The State of Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets says it is unlikely for SLF to establish due to Vermont’s climate; however, nurseries and the public are encouraged to keep a vigilant eye to prevent introduction. These insects are a threat to woody species including apples, cherries, maples, oaks, pines, poplars, walnuts, and willows.

Learn how to identify the SLF here!

I think I have seen a spotted lanternfly in my yard, what do I do?

Report it! Use the Vermont Invasives Report It! page to report the SLF sighting .

We can also help by providing guidance and advice in navigating pest ID and proper reporting channels.

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Resources

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. 2014. “USDA APHIS | Spotted Lanternfly.” Usda.gov. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 2014. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/pests-diseases/hungry-pests/the-threat/spotted-lanternfly/spotted-lanternfly.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. n.d. “Spotted Lanternfly – NYDEC.” Dec.ny.gov. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Accessed January 26, 2024. https://dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/spotted-lanternfly.

State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture. n.d. “About the Spotted Lanternfly.” Www.nj.gov. State of New Jersey, 1996-2024 Department of Agriculture. https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/pests-diseases/spotted-lanternfly/about/.

Vermont Agency of Agriculture. n.d. “Spotted Lanternfly | Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets.” Agriculture.vermont.gov. Accessed January 26, 2024. https://agriculture.vermont.gov/public-health-agricultural-resource-management-division/plant-health-and-pest-management/vermont-3.