A new foreign invader has arrived in the United States and is starting to spread on the east coast. Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a rather colorful insect with its main adult colors of white and red. The insect feeds on sap of a plant and will attack every part of a tree. Should you see a Spotted Lanternfly please report the sighting to your nearest State Forest and Agriculture agencies.

spotted lanternfly by University of Road Island

Study: Spotted lanternfly costing Pennsylvania $50M annually by Yahoo News

Courtesy of University of Road Island

Courtesy of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Courtesy of University of Road Island

Courtesy of University of Road Island