Spotted lanternfly turns up at four NYC sites

November 1, 2026

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was recorded on October 31 at four locations in New York including Harlem River Drive, Brooklyn, and Queens.¹ This invasive Asian planthopper feeds on tree of heaven and other host plants; recent widespread October sightings reflect active establishment across the ecosystem as temperatures drop toward winter dormancy.¹

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was recorded 93 times in the past 30 days across the region with sightings recorded as recently as 2026-11-02, including observations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The invasive species continues to show widespread distribution and persistent activity into early November, sustained by abundant tree-of-heaven and lack of natural predators. Ongoing surveillance and management efforts remain necessary to limit further range expansion and population growth.