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Spotted lanternfly detected for first time in New Hampshire
The invasive spotted lanternfly has been officially detected in New Hampshire for the first time. According to the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, a small number of the insects were found in Salem in August 2026.
While the detection is significant, officials stated there is currently no evidence of an established population. Multi-agency surveys are being conducted to assess the full extent of the presence in the state.
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive planthopper native to Asia that was first identified in the United States in 2014. It is considered a major threat to agriculture because it feeds on a wide variety of plants, including hardwood trees, grapevines, hops, and stone fruit trees.
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food · Salem, New Hampshire · U.S. Department of Agriculture
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species originally from Asia that arrived in the U.S. in 2014. 92moose.fm
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The spotted lanternfly feeds on various plants, including grapevines, hops, stone fruit trees, and hardwood trees. 92moose.fm
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The invasive spotted lanternfly was detected in Salem, New Hampshire, in August 2026. 92moose.fm
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Multi-agency surveys are underway to determine the extent of the detection. 92moose.fm