Lycorma delicatula(LYCMDE)
Distribution details in United States of America (Massachusetts)
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2022: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 822 (2023): Present, few occurrences
From CABI Pest map 822 (2023): Present, few occurrences
EPPO Reporting Service (2020/249) : a dead specimen was first found near Boston in December 2018. Two dead specimens were found in autumn 2020 the towns of Milford and Norwood. The pest is not considered to be established.
EPPO Reporting Service (2022/181) : during summer and autumn 2020, dead and live adult specimens were found in several parts of the state. As of August 2022, the insect has been found in several counties (Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester), and established populations are recorded in several towns/cities (Fitchburg, Shrewsbury and Springfield).
EPPO Reporting Service (2022/181) : during summer and autumn 2020, dead and live adult specimens were found in several parts of the state. As of August 2022, the insect has been found in several counties (Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester), and established populations are recorded in several towns/cities (Fitchburg, Shrewsbury and Springfield).
* INTERNET
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Press Release (2022-09-08) State Agricultural Officials ask residents to report sightings of the invasive spotted lanternfly. https://www.mass.gov/news/state-agricultural-officials-ask-residents-to-report-sightings-of-the-invasive-spotted-lanternfly
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (2022-08-04) Confirmed sightings of spotted lanternfly. https://massnrc.org/pests/pestFAQsheets/spottedlanternfly.html#currentdistro
- Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project (2020-09-25) State agricultural officials urge residents to report signs of invasive spotted lanternfly. https://massnrc.org/pests/blog/?p=2623
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Press Release (2022-09-08) State Agricultural Officials ask residents to report sightings of the invasive spotted lanternfly. https://www.mass.gov/news/state-agricultural-officials-ask-residents-to-report-sightings-of-the-invasive-spotted-lanternfly
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (2022-08-04) Confirmed sightings of spotted lanternfly. https://massnrc.org/pests/pestFAQsheets/spottedlanternfly.html#currentdistro
- Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project (2020-09-25) State agricultural officials urge residents to report signs of invasive spotted lanternfly. https://massnrc.org/pests/blog/?p=2623