Spotted Lanternfly inMemphis, TNSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Shelby County entered the SLF watch zone in 2024 as the pest expanded westward through Tennessee toward the Mississippi River gateway. Memphis's position as a major rail and freight hub — anchored by the nation's busiest cargo airport — makes it a high-priority monitoring city, as SLF egg masses hitching rides on freight could accelerate spread into Arkansas, Mississippi, and the broader Mid-South.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Downtown Memphis
Active zone
Midtown
Active zone
Frayser
Active zone
East Memphis
Active zone
Whitehaven
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Memphis, TN
The Mississippi River levee, railroad rights-of-way converging on the Memphis freight hub, and Wolf River Harbor margins harbor Tree of Heaven populations that represent the primary SLF establishment risk as the pest advances into Shelby County from eastern Tennessee.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Memphis, TN
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Memphis, TN maps the invasion front. Report directly to Tennessee Dept of Agriculture.
Report Now →Squish on Sight
See a spotted lanternfly? Kill it immediately — it is legal and encouraged in all states. Learn the best kill methods.
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 TN State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full TN guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Memphis, TN. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
Open the Map →Free weekly fight briefing
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