KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An invasive insect has been found in Knox County for the first time, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture shared on Thursday.

The spotted lanternfly was confirmed in the county after a report from a citizen. The TDA said inspectors and a detection dog verified 15 adult spotted lanternflies on a tree of heaven. The department added that this is the first time the bug has been detected in Knox County. • Spotted Lanternfly Detection on Tree of Heaven Knox County (Photo via Tennessee Department of Agriculture) • Spotted Lanternfly eggs on tree trunk (Photo via Tennessee Department of Agriculture) • Spotted Lanternfly in Knox County (Photo via Tennessee Department of Agriculture) • Spotted Lanternfly on Tree of Heaven in Knox County (Photo via Tennessee Dep

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