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Spotted lantern fly #874404

Asked June 24, 2024, 10:54 AM EDT

I think I spotted a spotted lantern fly. I took a picture prior to smashing it. Then I took another one.

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Expert Response

This is not a Spotted Lanternfly, which has a different wing and body color pattern, and which is not in the adult (winged) life stage yet. This is a Giant Leopard Moth, a native insect that is in the same moth family as the well-known Woolly Bear caterpillar. You can compare more photos of each insect on the linked pages.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied June 24, 2024, 11:07 AM EDT

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