How Lantern Hunt Works

Find it. Remove it. Document it. Every verified removal is a small contribution to the broader effort to protect native habitats.

The basics

Learn to identify. The app includes identification information for spotted lanternflies at different life stages and for their egg masses.
Find and remove. When you find spotted lanternflies or egg masses, remove them and document the removal with photos in the app.
Submit for verification. Removals are reviewed before they count. Verified removals earn points.
See community activity. Verified removals appear on a shared map so participants can see the collective effort.

Staying motivated

Lantern Hunt includes a few game elements to make the work more rewarding:

Points and leaderboard for verified removals
Streaks for staying active
A customizable lanternfly avatar
Virtual nymph companions you can hatch and collect

Please hunt responsibly

Follow any guidance from your state or local authorities about invasive species in your area.
Only search on property where you have permission to be.
Be careful around trees, traffic, and other hazards.

Lantern Hunt is an independent project and is not affiliated with any government agency or environmental organization. Individual removals are one part of a much larger effort, and the app makes no guarantee about ecological outcomes.