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Nearly half the U.S. battling invasive spotted lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly has spread to 19 states since 2014, damaging crops and trees; officials urge residents to identify, report and kill the pest on sight.

Published Aug 26, 2026, 12:31 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

If you spot a spotted bug jumping around your driveway or a red-winged insect clinging to your car this summer, don’t ignore it.