![]() In New York State, anyone that suspects they have found SLF is encouraged to send a photo to (Note the location where the insect was found, egg masses, and/or infestation signs)Īnyone that visits the Pennsylvania or New Jersey Quarantine Areas should thoroughly inspect their vehicle, luggage and gear for SLF and egg masses before leaving and scrape off all egg masses. For a recent news article see: įor updates on Spotted Lanternfly infestations and other information, see: This Pennsylvania State University factsheet has information about European hornets: Ī new invasive pest of orchards, vineyards, and tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus), the Spotted Lanternfly (“SLF”) has been found in southeastern Pennsylvania and Virginia, and is continuing to show up in new locations in 2018, including 2 sites in New York State. ![]() All of the “giant hornets” we have been sent photos of in New York and nearby areas, are instead actually the European hornet ( Vespa crabro), which has distinctive markings of black and yellow on the abdomen, and red-brown color on the front of the body. ![]() There is a lot of concern about an Asian hornet in a few places in western USA, but as of May 2020 it is not found in eastern USA. For more information please see New York’s recent press release on this insect: Giant Hornets Box Tree Moth ( Cydalima perspectalis) was first discovered in July 2021 and the IDL has been working closely with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, as well as USDA, in monitoring the spread of the moths. New York State residents are encouraged to keep on the lookout for a new invasive species that has established itself in Western New York.
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