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I wondered if we should report sightings of lantern flies? I found one in Hocking County.
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Asked September 17, 2026, 7:16 PM EDT
I wondered if we should report sightings of lantern flies? I found one in Hocking County.
Hocking County Ohio
Expert Response
Hi Lisa
Thank-you for letting me answer your question about the Spotted Lantern Fly. We no longer need to be informed about a sighting. They are in Ohio and at a level that we know they are here. If so inclined, you could tell your local extension office. Hocking.osu.edu
Please though, kill any you see on sight and also scout for and kill the eggs. Here is a fact sheet. https://bygl.osu.edu/taxonomy/term/827
This one has good pictures of eggs
https://agri.ohio.gov/divisions/plant-health/invasive-pests/invasive-insects/slf
Hope this helps!
Thank-you for letting me answer your question about the Spotted Lantern Fly. We no longer need to be informed about a sighting. They are in Ohio and at a level that we know they are here. If so inclined, you could tell your local extension office. Hocking.osu.edu
Please though, kill any you see on sight and also scout for and kill the eggs. Here is a fact sheet. https://bygl.osu.edu/taxonomy/term/827
This one has good pictures of eggs
https://agri.ohio.gov/divisions/plant-health/invasive-pests/invasive-insects/slf
Hope this helps!
