Spotted Lanternfly Invasions Show Up on Weather Radar
• Spotted lanternfly swarms are now detectable on weather radar in the mid-Atlantic due to their density.
• These insects pose a significant threat to trees and crops by weakening plants and promoting sooty mold growth.
• Early detection and community efforts are crucial to controlling the spread of this invasive species and protecting agricultural resources.
Weather radar spots lanternfly invasions
Spotted lanternfly invasions have been detected on weather radar in the mid-Atlantic region, signaling a significant ecological and agricultural concern. These plant-hopping insects, though small, gather in massive swarms, dense enough to reflect radar signals, thus appearing as unusual clusters on weather maps.
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