Biology, ecology, and management of spotted lanternfly in U.S. specialty crops.
Biology, ecology, and management of spotted lanternfly in U.S. specialty crops.
The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is a sap-feeding insect native to Asia that feeds on more than 65 plant species and is projected to become a serious pest of specialty crops including grapes, tree fruit, ornamentals, and hardwoods. The goals for this project are to develop efficacious tactics for managing the invasive SLF, on vulnerable specialty crops to reduce the risk of widespread, catastrophic damage and to develop strategies for long-term SLF management.
Download the proceedings of the 2024 Spotted Lanternfly Research & Technology Development Meeting, held October 16–17, 2024.
Spotted lanternfly reported distribution in the United States. Updated July 10, 2025.
The 2025 Spotted Lanternfly Summit was held March 11–13 as a three-day webinar. Recordings are now available.
A list of journal articles published by our team of scientists and extension specialists. Updated January 30, 2025.
The Spotted Lanternfly Summit 2024 was held Feb. 27–29, 2024. Recordings are now available.
The Spotted Lanternfly Summit 2023 was held March 1–2, 2023. Recordings are now available.
Recordings of SLF 101, held on Feb. 17, and the three-day Spotted Lanternfly Summit, held March 1–3, 2022, are now available.
Learn about upcoming meetings, and view recordings and notes from past meetings, including the Spotted Lanternfly Summits.
Download the agenda for the 2021 Spotted Lanternfly Summit, held March 1–3, 2021.
Preliminary findings of a Penn State-led study on spotted lanternfly management indicate that foliar application of an insecticide could be effective in reducing satellite populations of the pest.
Featuring the latest research on this invasive insect, sponsored by the SCRI spotted lanternfly group. Watch the recording and download the agenda (PDF).
