Spotted Lanternfly inRichmond, VASPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Richmond confirmed SLF in 2021 — Henrico County is heavily established. The James River corridor is loaded with Tree of Heaven and is one of the most active SLF zones in the state. Virginia's statewide quarantine was lifted in March 2025, confirming total establishment. VCU campus and the I-95 corridor are heavily impacted.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
James River Park System (heavy TOH along banks)
Active zone
Bryan Park
Active zone
Byrd Park
Active zone
Shockoe Bottom floodplain
Active zone
Richmond Floodwall area
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Richmond, VA
The James River Park System banks are densely colonized by Tree of Heaven — one of the highest concentrations in Virginia. Shockoe Bottom floodplain and the Richmond Floodwall area are prime SLF habitat. VA quarantine was lifted March 2025, confirming statewide establishment throughout the commonwealth.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Richmond, VA
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Richmond, VA maps the invasion front. Report directly to Virginia VDACS.
Report Now →Squish on Sight
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Full Fight Guide →Map ToH in Your Block
Tree of Heaven removal cuts off SLF food supply. Add ToH sightings to the community map to guide removal efforts.
View Sighting Map →Statewide resources
Full VA State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full VA guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
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