Source: MORNING AG CLIPS, 1/25/20

Spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive planthopper native to Asia. It was first detected in the United States in Pennsylvania in 2014. Although this insect has not yet been found in North Carolina, the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has started a widespread campaign to educate citizens about this impending invasive pest. It is hoped that early detection and reporting can help reduce the spread of the lanternfly. This insect has a broad host range and poses a major threat to the North Carolina grape and orchard industries.

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