Spotted Lantern Fly
Affected Species:
Birch, Beech, Crape Myrtle, Elm, Maple, Oak, Rose, Serviceberry, Styrax, Willow, Walnut
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. SLF presents a significant threat to Pennsylvania agriculture, including the grape, tree-fruit, hardwood and nursery industries, which collectively are worth nearly $18 billion to the state’s economy.
