‘Report it and kill it’: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly seen in north Georgia - Forsyth News

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‘Report it and kill it’: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly seen in north Georgia

The Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect native to Asia, was first confirmed in Pennsylvania in 2014. It has now spread to 16 other states, including Georgia. Photo courtesy of the University of Georgia

11192024LANTERNFLY — The Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect native to Asia, was first confirmed in Pennsylvania in 2014. It has now spread to 16 other states, including Georgia. Photo courtesy of the University of Georgia

Denise Etheridge

FCN regional staff

Published: Nov 19, 2024, 12:00 PM

The Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive planthopper native to China and Vietnam, has now spread to north Georgia.

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