Spotted Lanternflies
We were interested in taking a look at why there was such an increase in the spotted lanternfly population in New York City in the past year.
We were interested in taking a look at why there was such an increase in the spotted lanternfly population in New York City in the past year.
We take a look at the beautiful but dangerous Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species originating in China, that has recently spread from Pennsylvania to NY, threatening our ecosystems and economies.
Find out how the Macaulay community has helped the cause in identifying spotted lanternflies!
As the world becomes more interconnected, the potential for invasive species to successfully integrate into native ecosystems of the United States increases. Our experiment investigates the relationship between invasive species and the food source which facilitate their survival in a foreign habitat.
“Squash the bug!” Learn more about how urbanization allows the Spotted Lanternfly to survive, and what you can do to help!
What is the relationship between sightings of the invasive species the Spotted Lantern Fly, and Maple, Black Walnut, and birch tree sightings between 2020 and 2021 in the NYC and NJ area?
After the recent surge of spotted lanternflies in Staten Island, our group decided to analyze the extensive impact this invasive species truly has on both the environment and economy.
Spotted lanternflies are the newest invasive species to wreak havoc in NYC. What does this mean for NYC’s future?