nytimes August 24, 2021 10:00pm For States Dealing With the Spotted Lanternfly, the Policy Is No Mercy #invasivespecies #insects #treesandshrubs #pennsylvania #delaware #newjersey #spottedlanternfly #northeasternstatesus #news For States Dealing With the Spotted Lanternfly, the Policy Is No Mercy The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species from Asia, is a voracious plant-eater and public nuisance that could cost state economies hundreds of millions of dollars.