The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest in the United States that was first detected in 2014 in Pennsylvania. It is a pest of numerous cultivated and wild hosts. It can cause serious damage to apples, grapes, stone fruit, landscape trees, and others and can be a nuisance pest in urban areas.This page offers an introduction to the pest, photos of each part of the insect's life cycle, and detailed videos for more information.
Dr. Surendra Dara |
Apr 2021 |
Online resource
Peer reviewed (Gray level)