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Spotted lanternflies persist across Pennsylvania

First detected in Berks County in 2014, the invasive insect has spread across Pennsylvania and continues to threaten state agriculture.

Published Jul 10, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

First found in Pennsylvania in 2014 in Berks County, spotted lanternflies have moved across the state — and are, unfortunately, still here.