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Gardener Beware: Colorful, Damaging Spotted Lanternfly Now A NY Tree Threat

Gardeners beware.

The lanternfly is reaping havoc among newly planted fruit trees in New York state.

The lanternfly is reaping havoc among newly planted fruit trees in New York state.

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Another angle on the lanternfly, which is reaping havoc among newly planted fruit trees in New York state.

Another angle on the lanternfly, which is reaping havoc among newly planted fruit trees in New York state.

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Don't let this winged version of the lanternfly fool you. It looks like a butterfly, but it can destroy your newly-planted fruit trees -- and it has recently invaded New York state.

Don't let this winged version of the lanternfly fool you. It looks like a butterfly, but it can destroy your newly-planted fruit trees -- and it has recently invaded New York state.

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Tree of Heaven looks beautiful this time of year, but it's also among the early attractions for the lanternfly, which is now infesting New York fruit trees.

Tree of Heaven looks beautiful this time of year, but it's also among the early attractions for the lanternfly, which is now infesting New York fruit trees.

Photo Credit: Jon Craig

Especially if you are planting new fruit trees.

The spotted lanternfly (which sometimes can look like a butterfly) is decimating trees in adjoining states, and has now shown up in New York state, according to various news reports. 

They are initially attracted to tree of heaven and grape vines before spreading to fruit trees.

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