The CFIA is asking Canadians to keep an eye out for an invasive bug that could spell disaster for the country’s wineries and fruit growers.
The spotted lanternfly is a pest native to China that has been making inroads in the United States since 2014.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
The insect feeds on sap, mainly from fruit trees, and can cause serious harm to orchards and vineyards. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware have the most sightings, along with areas in and around New York City. It has been found as far east as Rhode Island, as far south as North Carolina and as far west as Indiana.Mooij says dead adults have been found on trucks in Canada. She says females lay their eggs on almost anything that is stored outside.
Mooij says the insect is very distinctive, with its spotted wings, a pinkish hue when the wings are closed and bright red colouring when the wings are open.
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