Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

What is the spotted lanternfly?

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that is currently in the mid-Atlantic United States and has the potential to invade California and have a profound impact on our agriculture and our landscapes. 

The spotted lanternfly feeds on sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other agricultural and environmentally important plants. An important key to slowing this unwelcome invader is early detection and rapid response, which requires education of citizens and resource professionals. 

For more information about invasive spotted lanternfly, take the free eLearning module titled Spotted Lanternfly in California. 

eLearning Course: Spotted Lanternfly in California

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With funding from the California Department of Agriculture, and support from a national academic research team, the University of California Master Gardener Program has developed this webpage and accompanying educational eLearning Spotted Lanternfly course.