Dendrochronology reveals different effects among host tree species from feeding by Lycorma delicatula (White)

The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (White) (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), was first detected in the United States Berks County, Pennsylvania, 2014. Native to China, this phloem-feeding planthopper threatens agricultural, ornamental, nursery, and timber industries its invaded range through quarantine restrictions on shipments, as well impacts plants themselves. long-term of L. feeding tree species have not been studied North America. Using standard dendrochronological methods cores taken from trees with differing levels infestation systemic insecticidal control, we quantified impact annual growth four Pennsylvania: Ailanthus altissima, Juglans nigra, Liriodendron tulipifera , Acer rubrum . results suggest that is associated diminished A. altissima but no change observed any other tested. also insecticides mitigate growth.