Spotted Lanternfly inClifton, NJSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Clifton (Passaic County) confirmed SLF in 2019, sitting at the heart of the NYC metro commuter zone where Route 3 connects the city directly to the Lincoln Tunnel and Manhattan. The Route 3 commercial corridor is a major freight and commuter artery with heavy Tree of Heaven colonization along its margins. Clifton's Lakeview section has substantial suburban tree canopy supporting SLF colonies, and the Passaic River watershed running through the city provides additional natural habitat connecting Clifton's populations to neighboring Paterson and broader Passaic County.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Route 3 commercial corridor (dense vehicle traffic and TOH)
Active zone
Passaic River watershed margin
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Lakeview section suburban canopy
Active zone
Styertowne Shopping Center area
Active zone
NJ Transit rail corridor through Clifton
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Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Clifton, NJ
Route 3's commercial corridor through Clifton is heavily colonized by Tree of Heaven along highway margins — a primary SLF spread vector connecting the NYC metro commuter zone to Passaic County's established populations. The Passaic River watershed provides natural TOH habitat running through Clifton's urban and suburban landscape, linking SLF populations across the county. The Lakeview section's established suburban canopy and the NJ Transit rail corridor through Clifton are additional SLF hotspots under active pressure.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Clifton, NJ
Report a Sighting
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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
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