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The spotted lanternfly and Asian longhorned beetle are two insect pests that threaten North Carolina. While the Asian longhorned beetle has not been found in NC yet, a spotted lanternfly infestation has been confirmed in Forsyth County.

​If you have a pool, you can help by checking your pool filters for these two pests and reporting any findings.

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Click the images below to learn more about each pest!

Spotted lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, ​is a planthopper native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It is invasive and has been found in several states in the USA. It feeds on vines, woody trees, fruit trees, and more. As a result, it is a threat to crops like grapes and hops.

Asian longhorned beetle

The Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis, is a longhorned beetle native to China. It feeds on and kills many species of hardwood trees, but its favorite host is maple trees. It is currently in South Carolina, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New York.
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If you found them today, what would they look like?

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​SPOTTED LANTERNFLY (YOUNG NYMPHS):

Image: Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org

ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE (PUPAE OR ADULTS):

Image: Kenneth R. Law, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org

Image: Kenneth R. Law, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org

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