When animals get taken out of their native habitat and are introduced into another area, the absence of natural predators, diseases or competitors may allow them to become invasive. Invasive animals are those introduced to an area outside their original range that become problematic in their new home by interfering with native species, causing ecological and economic damage.
If you find spotted lanternfly, please report your findings through the mobile app iNaturalist. You can also report your findings by email at ReportSLF@fairfaxcounty.gov. Provide photos and an address with your report. For more information, visit
The following animals have not been confirmed in Fairfax County. If you see any of these species, please report the sighting to the appropriate organization: Alabama bass, feral pigs, nutria, zebra mussel, red imported fire ants.
