Tag: Lawrence Barringer

List of Known Host Plants Grows for Spotted Lanternfly

Two researchers compile existing research and additional observations to update the list of potential host plants for the invasive spotted lanternfly, bringing the worldwide total of plants the insect will feed on to 103—of which 56 are present in North America.

Entomology Today September 10, 2020 3 Comments

Invasive Fly Targets North American Onions, Leeks, Related Crops

The allium leafminer damages crops such as onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks through larval feeding and adult egg-laying in plant tissue. Native to Europe, the invasive species was first discovered in North America in December 2015 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.