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Identify this insect #877892

Asked July 19, 2024, 9:38 AM EDT

Can anyone identify this insect? I've seen several in my garden this year. Thanks.

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

That is a young stage of the Spotted Lanternfly, which is a new invasive pest in our area. You will likely see more, and they will be a nuisance pest for a while (like the brown marmorated stink bug was in the early 2000's).
We do not recommend using any pesticides or home remedy for them.
Here is our page to learn more: 
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/spotted-lanternfly-home-gardens/


Christine
Answered by theHome 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 July 19, 2024, 9:47 AM EDT
Thanks. I've seen some adults, too. Will kill hem when I see them. 
On 07/19/2024 9:47 AM EDT Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
 
 
The Question Asker Replied July 19, 2024, 2:05 PM EDT

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