### [2026-09-24](/feed/2026/09/24/index.md)

##### Hungary
# Hungary's food chain safety office confirms the European Union's first detection of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Bács-Kiskun County. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260924-hungary-detects-invasive-spotted-lanternfly-for-first-time-in-eu)

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