The spotted lanternfly has been found in Greenville and Seneca and Clemson describes it as a “significant threat.” ...

The spotted lanternfly, native to Asia, has spread to 18 states in the U.S., including North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia, and now South Carolina.

Spotted lanternflies lay eggs in masses. These masses look like light grayish-brown, mudlike or puttylike patches, typically about an inch long, and they are found on various surfaces. At any life ...

The crop-damaging insect has now been found in South Carolina, raising concerns for wine, fruit, and plant industries.