The Arrival of the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly in the Tri-Cities Area

By Elise Neuscheler   It was expected for several years – Spotted Lanternflies, Lycorma delicatula, native to East Asia, have been making their way down the east coast, and have hit the tri-cities area. These insects have a close relationship with the invasive “Tree of Heaven,” Ailanthus altissima, which is also a native of East Asia…