Have you seen a spotted lanternfly? Here’s what you need to know about the risk the invasive pest poses to our agriculture.


Aug 25, 2021

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive planthopper native to China, India, and Vietnam. It is also established in South Korea, Japan and the U.S.
The bug represents a threat to the tri-state environment, residential areas, and agriculture - particularly forests, orchards, vineyards, and nurseries, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.

Below is all you need to know about the insects:

Why is it important to stop a spotted lanternfly invasion?

The insect has the potential to greatly impact agricultural crops and hardwood trees. It feeds on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in the tri-state area. The bug feeding damage significantly stresses the plants, which can lead to decreased health and potentially death. While it does not harm humans or animals, it can reduce the quality of life for people living in heavily infested areas.

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