Date: 9/13/26 10:03 am From: Josh <opihi...> Subject: Re: [MASSBIRD] Not birds-Lantern Fly - Squaw Rock/Nickerson park
Hi Glenn,
Just came across this press release about the lanternfly, from the state department of agriculture, link to it below. The answer to your question comes toward the end: "agricultural officials request that individuals consult the state's official SLF distribution map before submitting a report. If a sighting occurs in a city or town already designated as infested—particularly within and surrounding Springfield, Worcester, and Attleboro—filing a report is optional. However, if a spotted lanternfly is detected in an un-infested city or town, residents are strongly encouraged to take a photo of the insect and submit a report via mass.gov/slf. “ The web version of the release includes clickable links to both the distribution map and the page for submitting a report.
> On Sep 7, 2026, at 9:29 PM, GLENN D'ENTREMONT <gdentremont1...> wrote: > > By chance I found a Lantern Fly at the flat area on the north side of the quarry at the former Squaw Rock (now Nickerson Park) in Squantum. > I was surprised at the small size and the difficulty to capture it. It eluded me, but am concerned about this. > Does anyone know if this needs to be reported to anywhere else? > Glenn > Glenn d'Entremont: <gdentremont1...> Stoughton, MA
