The Spotted Lantern Fly is a prevalent nuisance and a destructive invasive species of planthopper. It feeds upon a wide variety of host plants including important economic crops such as grape vines, walnut trees and ornamental plants. Hunterdon County is already under quarantine regarding this invasive pest so additional reporting isn’t necessary but residential attempts for population control are encouraged.
You can find additional resources on the following websites:
New Jersey Department of Agriculture: Spotted Lanternfly
Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station: Spotted Lantern Fly
Hunterdon County Parks Department: Spotted Lantern Fly
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Spotted Lanternfly
PennState Extension: Spotted Lanternfly Management for Residents