Experts warn that as global trade expands, invasive insects like the brown winged cicada will inevitably reach the UK, posing a serious threat to agriculture.
Pochazia huntungensis, known for attacking 200 plant species and feeding on their sap, is part of a worrying trend of damaging pests from China infiltrating Britain.
Entomologist Max Barclay explains that the increasing presence of global pests, aided by climate change and ineffective local predators, makes the UK vulnerable to these invasive species.
The harlequin ladybird, introduced to control aphids, quickly became a dominant species after arriving from China, showcasing the potential rapid spread of invasive insects.
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