Apr 30, 2023 · It's time to 'smash and scrape' the invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses, according to the Department of Agriculture. The spotted lanternfly – a plant-damaging insect – will soon emerge in...

Jan 13, 2025 · Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper that feeds on a wide range of plants, including grapes, hops, stone fruits, and hardwood trees. When the spotted lanternfly feeds, it excretes a sticky, sugary fluid that causes sooty mold, which can …

Mar 21, 2024 · This interactive map from Esri tells the story of the spotted laternfly’s arrival and spread across the US. With a mix of animations, illustrations, and narrative, the map documents where lanternflies exist now and where they might go next.

This map is provided so the distribution of the spotted lanternfly can be viewed on a regional basis. The county records are based on information supplied by individual states’ regulatory agencies.

These maps are provided so the distribution of the Spotted Lanternfly can be viewed on a regional basis. The county records are based on information supplied to us by individual states’ regulatory agencies. These maps are for informational purposes only. Please contact state officials directly when making policy decisions. These are county-based …

Oct 3, 2019 · Areas in the United States that have been identified as possible spotted lanternfly habitat. The SLF, originally from China, has spread to Korea and Japan, and has been found most recently in the United States in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Delaware.

Spotted lanternfly damages plants by sucking sap from trunks, stems, and branches as well as by depositing a sticky residue that leads to mold growth. This damage weakens the plant, which reduces yields and makes the plant more susceptible to stressors such as extreme cold and other pests. WHAT ARE PHENO FORECASTS?

Oct 3, 2019 · A map identifying the areas suitable for establishment of the spotted lanternfly (SLF) in the United States and other countries has been published in the Journal of Economic Entomology by Agricultural Research Service scientists.

This map shows the currently known distribution for reproducing populations of Spotted Lanternfly in Virginia. The map does not include Spotted Lanternfly detections thought to be associated with the transport of commercial goods or hitchhiking in private vehicles.

This spotted lanternfly (SLF) egg hatch prediction map is designed to provide an estimate of first instar emergence based on current temperature conditions. This model was developed using data from two geographic locations: one in Pennsylvania, and a second in Virginia.