
04/27/2025
WANTED: Spotted Lanternfly
📍Origin: Asia
🔎Found in Tennessee since 2023
💣 What it does: Feeds on sap of 70+ plants and trees, leaving behind a sticky residue that promotes mold.
🚨 Signs to watch for:
• Egg masses on outdoor surfaces
• Swarms on tree trunks
• Sooty mold or sticky patches
If you spot one, report it immediately at https://www.tn.gov/protecttnforests/resources/report-a-pest.html