The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (White) (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), has recently emerged as an invasive pest in the United States, threatening the grape and tree fruit industries. The biology ...

The spotted lanternfly, also known as Lycorma delicatula, is native to China, where scientists say it has been known as a medicinal insect since the twelfth century and is used to relieve swelling.

The species thrives during warmer months. Scientists have a message about the spotted lanternfly: If you see one, squish it. While that may sound harsh for bug lovers out there, experts say spotted ...

An invasive fly known for excreting a smelly substance that can damage trees, crops and other plants has been discovered in Georgia, state agriculture officials announced Thursday. The spotted ...

New research shows how to identify and manage the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), a pest of grapes, peaches, apples, dogwood, maples, walnut, oak, pines, and other plants. The ...

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) looks as cute as its name sounds. It has gorgeous polka-dot wings, with scarlet hind wings marked with black spots and brown forewings also marked with ...

The spotted lanternfly has officially arrived in the U.S., and leaders in Pennsylvania are hoping it won't be staying long. The invasive pest poses a threat to fruit orchards and grape vines, along ...

The winged pest, also known as Lycorma delicatula, is native to China. It was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 but appeared to have already been present for two to three years prior, according ...

On the left, a spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) winged adult and a fourth instar nymph (red body) on the right, in Pennsylvania, on July 20, 2018. Credit: USDA-ARS/Stephen Ausmus/Flickr/Public ...