The spotted lanternfly is back, and this time, it’s showing up early. The invasive pest from Asia has already been spotted in at least 17 U.S. states before summer even officially begins, and ...

Spotted lanternflies were confirmed in eight new Kentucky counties during 2025. Here's what to know about the species.

Spotted lanternflies are strikingly beautiful, but the species is a growing nightmare for farmers and their crops. Since their accidental introduction into the U.S. a decade ago, the insects have ...

Turns out the lantern flies are the ones crushing it. The Big Apple apparently claimed a premature victory in the war against the pesky bug last year — with officials now admitting the infamous “Stomp ...

This story was originally produced by the Concord Monitor. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. You don’t have to tell Alan Cattabriga that the invasive ...

A spotted lanternfly in Providence, R.I. in 2024. The invasive pest, known to weaken and kill trees by feeding on their sap, has been found in every county of Connecticut, according to the Department ...

Georgia officials are keeping an eye out for any sign of the invasive spotted lanternfly in the Peach State. The insect is native to Asia and has now been confirmed in 19 states. Georgia has had one ...

They may be black or white or red all over. It all depends on when you spot them.In much of the eastern U.S., the spotted lanternfly is now reaching adult maturity with its recognizable pinkish-gray ...