Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted lanternfly was first detected in Pennsylvania in September 2014. It feeds on a wide range of fruit, ornamental and woody trees, with tree-of-heaven being one of the preferred hosts.

Photo by: Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

The Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) is a regional effort to develop and provide early detection and response resources for invasive species.

Our goal is to assist both experts and citizen scientists in the detection and identification of invasive species in support of successful management.

This effort is being led by researchers with the Michigan State University Department of Entomology laboratory for Applied Spatial Ecology and Technical Services in conjunction with a growing consortium of supporting partners.


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The MISIN smartphone app provides a mobile solution for the capture of invasive species field observation data. You can play an important role in the early detection and rapid response to new invasive threats in your area by contributing invasive species observations to the MISIN database.

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Report invasive species in your area. Your reports are an important part of successfull control efforts.

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The MISIN app provides a mobile solution for the capture of invasive species field observation data.

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