Spotted lanternfly adult. Photo by Kelly Oten, NC State.
Spotted lanternfly is an invasive plant-sucking insect native to Asia and first found in the U.S. in 2014 in Pennsylvania. It spread quickly and was first detected in North Carolina in 2022.
Spotted lanternfly can feed on more than 100 species of plants and is a significant agricultural pest (primarily to grapevine and landscape plants). It is also an incredible nuisance!
If found in a new area, please report to the NC Department of Agriculture. If managing on your own property, management guides are linked below.
REPORT SUSPECTED SPOTTED LANTERNFLY HERE
*Note: only report NEW infestations of spotted lanternfly; please check updated map here
Resources:
- Spotted Lanternfly Fact Sheet
- Spotted Lanternfly Look-Alikes
- Spotted Lanternfly: Management guide for Homeowners
- Spotted Lanternfly: Management guide for Nurseries
- Spotted Lanternfly: Management guide for Landscapers
- Spotted Lanternfly: DIY lampshade traps for SLF eggs
- Tree-of-Heaven Identification Guide
- Video: Control options for spotted lanternfly (Penn State Extension)
- Decide: To treat or not to treat ornamental plants (Penn State Extension)
Internal Use Only (N.C. Cooperative Extension)
- Spotted Lanternfly Costume Use Request
- Contact Dr. Kelly Oten for outreach materials for events
