Evaluation of sample collection and storage protocols for surface eDNA surveys of an invasive terrestrial insect [PDF]
Environmental DNA, 2022 Environmental DNA surveys have revolutionized monitoring of rare or cryptic species and species inhabiting areas where conventional sampling is difficult or dangerous.
Donnie L. Peterson +3 more
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Human-mediated dispersal drives the spread of the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a novel invasive insect from Asia now established and spreading throughout the United States. This species is of particular concern given its ability to decimate important crops such as grapes, fruit trees ...
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Diploid chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation for Lycorma delicatula [PDF]
Scientific DataThe spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a planthopper species (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) native to China but invasive in South Korea, Japan, and the United States where it is a significant threat to agriculture. Genomic resources are critical to both
Anthony A. Snead +4 more
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Cryptic genetic diversity and associated ecological differences of Anastatus orientalis, an egg parasitoid of the spotted lanternfly. [PDF]
Front Insect Sci, 2023 Anastatus orientalis, native to northern China, is an egg parasitoid wasp of the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) and is being tested as a potential biological control agent for invasive L. delicatula in the United States.
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A “Sconce” Trap for Sampling Egg Masses of Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula [PDF]
InsectsSurvey and detection of the spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (White), rely either on traps that exploit the insect’s behavior as it navigates its environment, or on visual surveys of either its mobile life stages or egg masses. A recently described
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Modelling the emergence of social-bird biological controls to mitigate invasions of the spotted lanternfly and similar invasive pests [PDF]
Royal Society Open ScienceThe spotted lanternfly is an emerging global invasive insect pest. Due to a lack of natural enemies where it is invasive, human intervention is required. Extensive management has been applied but the spread continues.
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Egg masses as training aids for spotted lanternfly Lycorma delicatula detection dogs. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2021 The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive species first detected in 2014. The insect feeds on plants causing severe damage in vineyards such as the occurrence of sooty mold fungus that impairs leaf photosynthesis.
Jennifer L Essler +6 more
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Assessing the host range of Anastatus orientalis, an egg parasitoid of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) using Eastern U.S. non-target species. [PDF]
Front Insect Sci, 2023 The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), an invasive planthopper discovered in Pennsylvania, U.S. in 2014, has spread to many surrounding states despite quarantines and control efforts, and further spread is anticipated.
Broadley HJ +14 more
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Paninvasion severity assessment of a U.S. grape pest to disrupt the global wine market [PDF]
Communications Biology, 2022 The spotted lanternfly planthopper poses a global threat as a paninvasive wine grape pest.
Nicholas A. Huron +2 more
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Insecticides on Spotted Lanternfly Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) in Kiwifruit [PDF]
InsectsThe spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), has invaded several countries and caused significant losses to agricultural economy, especially in grapes, apples and kiwifruit production.
Zi-Jian Song +8 more
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