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Spotted Lanternfly Report

Use this form to report a possible sighting of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Massachusetts
(Not in Massachusetts? Use these links: NJ, NY, PA, All Other States)
First, compare your insect to these spotted lanternfly photos...
SLF egg mass SLF nymph, 2nd instar, black with white spots (1st instar looks similar but is even smaller) SLF nymph, 3rd instar, black with white spots SLF nymph, final instar, red with black and white markings SLF adult at rest SLF in flight or pinned, red underwings exposed
Egg mass with gray, putty-like protective covering (about 1 inch long, and laid on any smooth, flat surface) SLF nymph, 2nd instar (1st instar looks similar but is slightly smaller) SLF nymph, 3rd instar SLF nymph, final instar SLF adult at rest, side view SLF in flight, bright red underwngs exposed


If the insect you saw does not look like any of these photos, there is no need to file a report (Download our look-alike guide here).

To report spotted lanternfly, get a photo if you can, and fill out the form below:

DESCRIBE THE INSECT/EGG MASS. (Size, shape, and color)  
DESCRIBE ANY PLANT DAMAGE, IF APPLICABLE (sticky honeydew on plants, dripping from plants, or sooty mold growth on or under trees)  

LIST THE TYPES OF PLANTS IMPACTED, IF KNOWN.   
(Note that SLF prefers tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) as a host tree, and also attacks grapes, hops, and maple, but may be found congregating on many types of trees, sides of buildings, etc.
CONTACT INFORMATION
First Name:  

Last
Name:  

  
Phone Number: Email:
Coordinates:    

LOCATION OF SIGHTING: Please enter any additional information about the site that may be helpful (landmarks, business name, street intersection, etc.)  

IS THE LOCATION A FARM, NURSERY, OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL SITE?  

DO YOU OWN THE LAND?  

City/Town: State:
ZipCode:

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS WEBPAGE? (Use "Ctrl" key to select more than one option)

If other, specify: 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

IMAGE UPLOAD (Up to 3 images)

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