Spotted Lantern Fly, a New Local Invasive Species
- Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Invasive Species Update: Spotted Lanternfly
with Patty Wakefield-Brown, Finger Lakes PRISM outreach manager
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest from Asia whose preferred host is Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven.) It also feeds on 70+ plants including grape, hops, apple, maple, black walnut, birch, sycamore and more.
This insect could have a huge negative impact on NYS forests, as well as the agricultural and tourism industries. Learn more about the insect at the Irondequoit library on Tuesday, March 5.
The event is free, but we ask that you register HERE.
Fee
FREE
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http://irondequoitlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=22290
Location
Irondequoit Library
1290 Titus Ave
Rochester, NY 14617
Last updated February 11, 2019