Hungary Detects Invasive Spotted Lanternfly for First Time in EU
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An invasive insect that caused significant agricultural losses in the United States was first discovered in Hungary and the European Union, announced Thursday to the Hungarian Veterinary Health Authority (NEBIH), in a press release. The spotted bug (Lycorma delicatea), originating in South-East Asia, was discovered in Bacs-Kiskun County, South Hungary, at ...
A specimen of "Lycorma delicatula", better known as Spotted fulgore, has been detected in Hungary, announced on Thursday 24 September by the food safety agency Nebih. This is the first time that this invasive insect is detected in Europe. What is the concern of scientists. - What is Spotted fulgore, this pest detected for the first time in Europe? (Environment).
Spotted fulgore, an invasive insect responsible for significant agricultural losses in the United States, was detected for the first time in the European Union.
The spotted bug, an invasive species that caused significant agricultural losses in the United States was first discovered in Hungary and the European Union, announced Thursday the Hungarian Veterinary Health Authority (NEBIH) in a press release, taken by AFP.
Spotted fulgora, an insect native to Southeast Asia causing major agricultural damage in the United States, has been detected for the first time on European territory.
Hungary detects invasive spotted lanternfly for first time in EU
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 diseases and other pests. The bug was found in Hungary's southern Bacs-Kiskun county, which borders Serbia, food safety agency Nebih said in a statement. "This is the firs…
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