Modeling human activity-related spread of the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in the US.

ABSTRACT: The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has recently spread from its native range to several other countries and forecasts predict that it may become a global invasive pest. In particular, since its confirmed presence in the United States in 2014 it has established itself as a major invasive pest in the Mid-Atlantic region where it is damaging both naturally occurring and commercially important farmed plants. Quarantine zones have been introduced to contain the infestation, but the spread to new areas continues. At present the pathways and drivers of spread are not well-understood. In particular, several human activity related factors have been proposed to contribute to the spread; however, which features of the current spread can be attributed to these factors remains unclear. Here we

SUBMITTER: Strombom D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11324106 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature