The “little vampire” known as the spotted lanternfly is here to stay.
Spotted lanternflies have been feasting on grapevines, maple trees and other plants in Crozet since the summer of 2021, creating a nuisance for winemakers, farmers and gardeners.
Though Virginia officials attempted to limit the spread of the hitchhiking pest—placing a quarantine on businesses across several counties including Albemarle to restrict the movement of infested items—the bugs won…