Spotted lanternflies are thriving in US Northeast. Scientists fear they could spread farther

Spotted lanternflies are thriving in the Northeast this summer. In New York City, where this year's invasion seems particularly extreme, people squash them on the streets, on railings and even on their restaurant tables. The exterior walls of Big Apple buildings are blanketed with speckled, red bugs.

Sep 24, 2022 - 14:02
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Spotted lanternflies are thriving in US Northeast. Scientists fear they could spread farther
Spotted lanternflies are thriving in the Northeast this summer. In New York City, where this year's invasion seems particularly extreme, people squash them on the streets, on railings and even on their restaurant tables. The exterior walls of Big Apple buildings are blanketed with speckled, red bugs.

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