Insects and Spiders - native

Giant lacewing (Polystoechodes punctuate) on Sep 16, 2026

Originally reported as spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)

Description of specimen

Submitter does not have a specimen

I have captured what appeard to be a live adult Spotted Lanternfly in a jar.

Commentary

Avatar of commenter Thank you for your report! No, not SLF... much more interesting. This is a giant lacewing (Polystoechotes punctata). They are not as rare here in Oregon as they have become in Eastern states, but they are still not commonly noticed because the adults are mostly nocturnal and fairly short-lived. You can let it go. Glad you got a good picture of an unusual native insect.

Tom Valente
Sept. 16, 2026, 8:16 a.m.

Location

In my house. I captured it in my skylight.

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Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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