ALBANY — State officials are urging New Yorkers to be on the lookout for spotted lanternfly egg masses over the winter.
The invasive insect hasn't been found in New York yet, but it was spotted in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since been found in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
The insects are devastating to trees and crops such as grapes and hops. They lay eggs in the fall on surfaces including vehicles, firewood, outdoor furniture and campers. That allows them to hitch a ride to new areas.
-
{{title}}
{{start_at_rate}}{{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}}{{term}}{{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}} - {{html}}
Thanks for being a subscriber.
Sorry, your subscription does not include this content.
Please call 877-589-5944 to upgrade your subscription.
You have free articles remaining.
Egg masses are an inch long and often smooth and brownish gray with a shiny, waxy coating.
The state departments of environmental conservation and agriculture are urging the public to inspect outdoor items and report any egg masses to DEC.
Post a comment as
Report
Watch this discussion.
(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Comments will not be posted if any of the following rules are violated:
- Comments must be contained to the topic of the articles only.
- Comments must be civil in tone and cannot contain personal insults directed toward another reader.
- Profanities cannot be used, including abbreviations or acronyms.
- Comments critical of crime or accident victims, or imply guilt are not allowed.
- Comments that are potentially libelous, including those that contain accusations not supported by facts are not allowed.
- Comments that appear to be taunting others who comment are not allowed.
- Comments should be brief and never more than 1,000 characters.