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The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is a sap-feeding planthopper, native to China, India and Vietnam, that was discovered in the United States in southeastern Pennsylvania in 2014. 

Dead spotted lanternfly adults were found in two areas of southern Michigan in fall 2020. A colony of live spotted lanternfly was detected in Oakland County in August 2022. Refer to the article First detection of spotted lanternfly in Michigan for more information.

Here are resources for learning more about this pest.

  • Spotted lanternfly page on the State of Michigan's Invasive Species website. Includes current status in Michigan.
  • Spotted lanternfly fact sheet from MSU Extension - Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern (Updated Nov. 12, 2020). Same information in printable PDF.
  • Penn State University spotted lanternfly photos
  • Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website
  • Penn State “The state of spotted lanternfly” webinar (Sept 13, 2018)
  • USDA APHIS Spotted Lanternfly web page

Banner image courtesy of Lawrence Barringer; Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture; Bugwood.org

News

  • First detection of spotted lanternfly in Michigan

    Published on August 18, 2022
    A new insect brings new problems.

  • Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

    Published on November 16, 2020
    Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

  • Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern

    Published on November 12, 2020
    Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

  • Tracking the spread of invaders that creep, crawl and destroy

    Published on July 1, 2020
    Howard Russell, an insect and arthropod diagnostician with MSU Diagnostic Services, identifies pests and solutions to assure plant health for Michigan growers and home owners.

  • Invasive spotted lanternfly workshop held in Berrien County on March 6

    Published on February 11, 2020
    Anyone that grows or maintains trees, vines or any woody plants should learn about this exotic invasive insect before it appears in Michigan.

  • Deny the spotted lanternfly

    Published on October 10, 2019
    Two things you can do to help keep the spotted lanternfly out of nurseries and landscapes.

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