Spotted Lanternfly & Tree of Heaven Workshop
Hosted by the Finger Lakes & St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario PRISMs August 21, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM Green Lakes State Park 7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville, NY 13066. Participants should register to receive important meeting information and instructions for setting up community science tools.
About the Workshop
The Finger Lakes and St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) PRISMs invite community members to an engaging, hands‑on workshop focused on identifying, reporting, and preventing the spread of the spotted lanternfly (SLF). This invasive insect poses ecological and economic threats across New York State.
Although SLF has not yet been detected in the SLELO region—including Oneida, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties—it is confirmed in Syracuse, directly bordering the region. This workshop empowers residents to recognize and report SLF to enhance state-wide early detection efforts.
About the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper that feeds on more than 70 plant species. Its preferred host is the tree of heaven (TOH)—itself an invasive species. SLF threatens:
- Ecological health by weakening native trees and forest systems
- Agriculture & economy by damaging vineyards, orchards, hops, and hardwoods
- Quality of life through swarming behavior, sticky honeydew, and sooty mold buildup
SLF is established in several regions of New York State, with active monitoring and containment underway.
What You’ll Learn
- How to identify SLF at all life stages
- How to identify TOH, its preferred host
- Current SLF distribution in New York State
- How to report sightings using iMapInvasives Survey123
- How to join early detection efforts by adopting public areas to monitor for SLF and TOH
Event Details
- What: Spotted Lanternfly Identification & Reporting Workshop
- When: August 21, 2026
- Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
- Where: Green Lakes State Park, 7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville, NY 13066
- Hosted by: Finger Lakes PRISM & St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) PRISM
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