Recognizable by its bright colours, Lycorma delicatula, the spotted lanternfly, native to Asia has scientists worried. Although it hops more than it flies despite its two pairs of wings, this insect has already invaded South Korea, Japan and the United States. It has not yet been detected in Europe but experts fear that it will arrive. The spotted lanternfly feeds on a large number of plant species throughout its growth with a preference for the tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima, an invasive tree native of Asia widely present in Europe. However it also attacks grapevines as well as apple, plum and peach trees and poplars. An invasion could lead to major damage to agriculture, particularly […]