Lambertville, MI – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed the state’s second detection of invasive spotted lanternfly in Monroe County.
A small population of juvenile spotted lanternfly was recently detected in Lambertville, with the U. S. Department of Agriculture confirming the finding. Spotted lanternfly is native to eastern Asia. First found in the United States in 2014, spotted lanternfly have spread rapidly through the eastern states… and have since been in 17 states.
Juveniles, which resemble small wingless black to red beetles with white spots, are found in the early summer, with adults, characterized by gray to brown outer wings with black spots, emerging in late summer.
Spotted lanternfly moves easily on firewood, tires, campers, vehicles and more. They prefer to feed on the invasive tree-of-heaven, but also feeds on a wide range of plants including grapevines and trees. When feeding, spotted lanternfly produce a sticky liquid, honeydew, that can collect on the ground or surrounding vegetation. This results in the growth of sooty mold, which can discolor and kill plants.
For additional information, visit Michigan.gov/SpottedLanternfly.
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