City of Taunton, MA
11/03/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/03/2025 13:05
Spotted Lanternfly Detected in Taunton
Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula or "SLF") is an invasive insect that has been detected in Taunton.
It causes damage to trees and other woody plants by feeding on their sap. While the primary host plant of SLF is the invasive tree-of-heaven, researchers have found that it also targets grapevines, hops, and fruit trees, giving it the potential to become a serious agricultural pest.
At this time, residents are encouraged to eliminate these insects: if you spot it, squash it!
City of Taunton, MA published this content on November 03, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on November 03, 2025 at 19:05 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]