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Environmental Learning Series: Insect Invaders: Spotted Lanternfly In Connecticut
04/20/2023 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET

Category

Special Events

Admission

  • Free

Location

Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT 06880
United States of America
Room Number: Auditorium

Summary

Topic: The Spotted Lanternfly is a new arrival in Connecticut. This large planthopper feeds on many different hosts and poses a risk to Connecticut’s vineyards. Learn about the history and biology of the SLF, how to recognize it, and what to do if you find it in your area.

Speaker: Dr. Claire Rutledge got her Masters and her PhD in Entomology at the University of Illinois. After post-doctoral stints in Idaho and Indiana, she came to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station where she has predominately worked on invasive wood boring insects. She started to work with Spotted Lanternfly last fall.

When: Thursday, April 20, 6-7pm
Where: Earthplace Auditorium

This is a FREE event, but space is limited to the first 100 registrants.
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