Budapest, Sept 24, 2026 (AFP) - Hungary detects invasive spotted lanternfly for first time in EU

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2026-09-24

An invasive insect linked to major agricultural losses in the US has been detected in the European Union for the first time, Hungary's food safety agency said Thursday. The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), native to Southeast Asia, can grow up to 2.5 centimetres (one inch) long, spreads rapidly, and is considered a serious threat to grapevines, fruit trees and other crops. Heavy infestations weaken plants and can lead to the spread of dis......

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