Spotted Lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycornma delicatula, is a non-native pest and a sapsucker that impacts a variety of plant species. A potentially very serious pest of grapes, peaches, hops, and a variety of other crops, the spotted lanternfly was first detected in Frederick County, Virginia, in January 2018.

If you are a logger moving materials out of the quarantined area, please use the Spotted Lanternfly Logger Self-Inspection Checklist before you go.

*Current quarantines exist in Virginia, learn more about quarantines.

SLF is an invasive species that VDACS monitors. Citizens can report sightings in Virginia through this online tool:

Report an Invasive Species

Additional Resources

For more information on how to identify the spotted lanternfly or find additional resources please visit the Virginia Cooperative Extension website.

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Spotted Lanternfly in Virginia
Spotted Lanternfly in Virginia

Information on how to identify the spotted lanternfly or find additional resources are available on this Virginia Cooperative Extension website.

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Spotted Lanternfly Logger Self-Inspection Checklist - Slow the Spread!!!
Spotted Lanternfly Logger Self-Inspection Checklist – Slow the Spread!!!FT0050

Forestry topic information sheet provides a checklist for loggers to do a self-inspection for spotted lanternfly, including photos of what to be looking for.

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