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Is this a lantern fly? #877317

Asked July 15, 2024, 1:59 PM EDT

I saw this insect in my backyard today. I am not sure if it is a lantern fly so took some pictures. Can you identify this insect please?

Franklin County Ohio

Expert Response

Good afternoon and thank you for your question, this is a tiger bee fly. Here is more information on the spotted lanternfly. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-83

Have a great day.

Jennifer Andon Replied July 15, 2024, 2:36 PM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Is this a lantern fly? #877317

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