Sightings of lanternflies continue to grow through state

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More sightings of spotted lanternflies have been reported in coastal areas of New Haven and Fairfield County. Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station entomologist Katherine Dugas said they are also heavily seen near our major highway corridors. "So, like 95, 91, 395. They're moving via us, either egg masses are being moved or adults are being moved on cars," she says. Spotted lanternflies were first spotted in Connecticut in 2020. They are invasive to the tri-state area and are encouraged to be killed. "They don't bite things, they on suck them. That includes plant juices. They start to produce honeydew, which can leave a mess." said Dugas. Mid-August to frost seasons are when this species are in their adult nymph stage. To report a sighting of a lantern fly, click here . Find more information about lanternflies here . "