Ruru Kuo/The New York Times At this time of year, spotted lanternflies have just hatched and are in their early nymph phase. The tiny black insects are dotted with white spots during this stage ...

Although it has the allure of a butterfly, the insect’s looks are deceiving ... People who see spotted lantern flies in either stage should destroy them. Some states, including New York ...

Spotted lanternflies undergo several life stages, which can make detection ... public awareness in combating the spread of spotted lantern fly. "Public vigilance is key to helping slow the spread ...