The spotted lanternfly is native to China, India and Vietnam. This invasive species was first detected in Berks County, PA in 2014.  Since that time it has spread to additional states including WV, VA, DE, MD, NY, NJ, CT and OH.  Learn more about the life history, ecology and behavior of this invader and what researchers are doing to combat the threat it poses to agroecosystems and to develop sustainable long-term solutions.  Dr. Tracy Leskey, is the Research Leader and Station Director of the USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station.  She has over 20 years of experience developing behaviorally-based monitoring tools and sustainable management tactics for invasive and persistent native insect pests of temperate fruit production such as brown marmorated stink bug, plum curculio and more recently, the spotted lanternfly.