Another imported pest is making its way to a forest/plant near you! The lanternfly is from China and has no predators here to control it, they probably hitched a ride with imports to get into the country and are now slowly hitchhiking their way from the east coast. So far they have been spotted as far west as Illinois. At this point authorities are asking the public to document any sighting with a photo if possible then smash the lanternfly like the invasive pest that it is. The following pictures show how they look from the time they are eggs to adulthood.
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