Spotted Lanternfly: Research Accelerates in Effort to Contain Invasive Pest

Annapolis, MD; February 17, 2021 —When the invasive spotted lanternfly arrived in the United States in 2014, it was immediately recognized for the threat it posed to native plants and crops. A community of researchers and experts in science, agriculture, and government sprang into action to respond, improving our chances for cont aining the pest and curbing its potential for damage. While the effort continues, a new collection curated by the Entomological Society of America’s family of journals showcases the growing body of research that is helping us understand the spotted lanternfly’s biology and how to contain it. Th e collection features 25 articles published in ESA journals since 2015, with 16 of them new additions since June 2020.
Source: ESA News - Category: Biology Authors: Source Type: research