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Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a voracious invasive planthopper that feeds on over 100 plant species including fruit, ornamental, and woody trees. SLF was first detected in the U.S. in 2014 in Pennsylvania and has since spread via human travel in all life stages to several surrounding states including North Carolina. Please keep an eye out for SLF in South Carolina. credit Clemson Report If Seen In South Carolina Here
Clemson News Jonathan Veit July 10, 2025
Invasive spotted lanternfly detected in South Carolina in Greenville and Senaca July 2025
Be Aware and Report This Invasive Insect If Seen Early Summer Into Fall. I have Links To Clemson Here In South Carolina Below Evidently The Species Came From Asia. They feed on over 100 Species such as Grapes, Hops, Hardwood They Suck The Sap From Stems and Trees causing stunting the growth and reduce Photosynthesis. From what I can gather. Dolly
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Seen from early Summer to Mid-Fall
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This is an invasive plant hopper that cause damage and if you see one please report the location
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Anyone who believes they may have seen a spotted lanternfly is asked to report this to Clemson Clemson University Regulatory Services.
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