Spotted Lanternfly

A group of spotted lanternflies was found in Monroe County at the end of June. The second spotting in the state ever, experts say that their arrival is inevitable, but not something to fear.

The state is awarding $3.6 million dollars to universities, conservation districts, and nonprofits for their efforts to tackle invasive species.

There have been two identified cases of the invasive spotted lanternfly this month in Michigan. Three adult flies were found dead in Kent and Wayne…