It's not just grapes at risk, according to the study completed by researchers at North Carolina State University and the U.S. A study published earlier this month in the journal Communications Biology predicts that the spotted lanternfly could reach grape-producing counties in California as early as 2027, but likely by 2033. There's reason to worry about the arrival of the spotted lanternfly in wine production-rich California. Wine crops 'at risk' from spotted lanternfly European nations are also concerned about spread to their countries.' 'The states in that area of the country are watching closely for any detection of spotted lanternfly. 'Due to the impact this insect can have on grape plants and vineyards, the wine- and grape-growing regions on the West Coast are very concerned,' he told USA TODAY. More states are watching for the insect's appearance, too, said Brian Eshenaur, senior extension associate at Cornell's pest management program. Since then, the spotted lanternfly – its scientific name is Lycorma delicatula – has been found in at least 10 more states, according to the Department of Agriculture: Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. phoning home? Giant 'Sky Eye' telescope may have picked up alien signals, Chinese researchers sayīlack hole on the move: 'Needle-in-a-haystack' search finds possible phantom-like black hole roaming the Milky Way was found in Berks County, Pennsylvania, northwest of Philadelphia, the Cornell experts say.Į.T. on a stone shipment from China in 2012, according to the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The first spotted lanternfly infestation in the U.S. The spotted lanternfly, which actually doesn't fly but is a leaf-hopping insect, is thought to have been transported into the U.S. The invasive bugs, which evolve into colorful moth-like insects, can ravage plants and trees – and could eventually threaten the U.S. The next generation of the plant hopper and crop-destroying pest has hatched in 11 states across the northeastern U.S. Get the shoe handy. Break out the fly swatter. It's killing season in parts of the United States plagued by the beautiful – and dreaded – spotted lanternfly. On its Instagram account, the agency advises New Yorkers who spot one to squish it, in order to help stop the destructive spread of the species.Watch Video: Spotted lanternfly infestations spread in Northeast The parks department says the spotted lanternfly is mostly a threat to agricultural crops, including walnuts, grapes and apples. Parks officials say while the insect is not a killer of trees, if the infestation is bad, it can make a tree a lot weaker. The insect, which has been described as an invasive pest, was first discovered in New York City in July 2020. The parks department says it is aware of the infestation of this bug, called the spotted lanternfly. “This bug that I’ve never seen before - and I’ve lived in this neighborhood seven years now - where is this coming from? What is this bug?” “I was like, this is getting weird!” she said. But instead of it being a rare sighting, Teklitz began to spot so many of them, it had her concerned. Teklitz says while walking her dogs about a month ago, she noticed for the first time what she considered a beautiful, flying insect. But, at the end of the day, our plant life is so much more important than these bad little bugs!” “It’s not part of the karma I ever wanted for myself. “I hate killing bugs!” says Corinne Teklitz of Hudson Yards. It won't kill a tree, but it can weaken it. NYC Parks says the Spotted Lanternfly is mostly a threat to agricultural crops, including walnuts, grapes, and apples.NYC Parks said the insect was first sighted in New York City in July 2020.Spotted Lanternfly infestation noticed in Hudson Yards and other parts of New York City.

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