It’s time to look out for the invasive spotted lanternfly.
An adult spotted lanternfly rests on the palm of an open hand with its wings closed.
They tend to lay eggs on vehicles and equipment that travel through infested areas, leading them to invade any additional areas the equipment may travel to.
Adults are roughly one inch long with gray or brown folded wings and yellow and black abdomens. They may also have bright red hind wings.
The Michigan Invasive Species Program’s new campaign is called “See it. Squish it. Report it,” meaning that if you see a spotted lanternfly, you should squash it, take a photo, and report the sighting of the destructive invasive pests to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
