05/22/2026
Spotted lanternfly eggs are hatching. There is still time to crush and destroy. This non-native invasive insect threatens trees and crops.
Spotted Lanternfly egg masses began hatching in Massachusetts late last week, and tiny black Spotted Lanternfly nymphs are now active in parts of the Commonwealth.
The hatching process will continue over the coming weeks, which means there is still an opportunity to eliminate any unhatched egg masses on your property.
Be sure to crush the egg masses thoroughly when you remove them to ensure that the eggs are completely destroyed.
Questions be directed to the City's Tree Warden Rebecca Nau at [email protected]
For ADA compliance: educational image shows the life stages of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest. Panel A displays beige egg masses on tree bark. Panel B shows an early nymph stage with a black body covered in white spots on a green leaf. Panel C depicts a late nymph with distinctive red and black coloring. Panel D shows an adult with wings closed, featuring a gray body with black spots. Panel E shows an adult with wings open, revealing bright red and white underwings with black spots
