The spotted lanternfly species was first found last fall in Fulton County and is predicted to be seen across the state in the near future.
The adult lanternfly is about an inch long, with grayish-brown front wings with black spots and back wings with cream, red and brown patches.
They do not inherently look like a threatening species, but they pose a serious threat to the agricultural and forestry industry. The spotted lanternfly feeds off of over 70 plant species, ones which include hardwood trees and grapevines, along with fruits including peaches, plums and cherries…