Spotted lanternfly spreads through Boston Basin

October 23, 2026

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was recorded on October 22 in the Boston Basin area, with 198 sightings across 30 days spanning multiple municipalities from Boston to surrounding towns.¹ This introduced planthopper remains abundant during late autumn, feeding on tree-of-heaven and other hosts.¹ Each new municipality added to the invasion footprint represents potential for local establishment and economic damage to crops and ornamental trees.¹

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