spotted lantern fly

Adult Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)

Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)

Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)

Nymph Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)

Spotted Lanternfly

CCE Ulster is working with Ulster County, Lower Hudson PRISM, and CRISP to develop an action plan to slow the spread. 

About The Species

The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect native to China and Southeast Asia. This pest poses a serious threat to New York State Agricultural commodities, including tree fruit, grapes, and hops. It is an excellent hitchhiker, therefore, be mindful of hitchhikers on your vehicles! They can be found even in the smallest spaces, such as wedged in your vehicle grill. 

What to do if you think you found one:

Do you think you found Spotted Lanternfly in New York? Report it to NYS Dept. Agriculture and Markets, using the Spotted Lanternfly Public Report. It's important to keep the specimen for positive identification when someone comes to confirm the finding.

For Kids: Spotted Lanternfly Origami Tutorial!

You may have heard about spotted lanternfly (SLF), scientifically called Lycorma delicatula, a new invasive insect native to Asia and Southeast China that poses a serious threat to New York State Agricultural commodities, including tree fruit, grapes, and hops. We at CCE Ulster are doing our best to keep the community updated on the latest information regarding SLF and to promote awareness of the insect.

To help spread the word about SLF and help you, the general public, become more observant, we at CCEUC have put together an SLF Origami Tutorial! Follow along with our crafty staff member, Courtney, as she shows us how to fold the little insect to life! Download and print the origami sheets here.

Last updated October 28, 2021