This Gray-and-Red Insect in Your Yard May Be an Invasive Pest

A flash of red turned a quiet backyard chore into an alarming question. On a sweltering day, a spotted insect on a maple tree opened its wings, revealing colors that sent one observer searching for answers. A photograph suggested an invasive pest, and suddenly the stakes stretched beyond one tree to nearby gardens, vineyards, and a potential new thre… continue reading …