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Invasive species pose significant threat to the natural ecosystem , which can have harmful effects on the environment, human economy and human health.Globalization and land transformations have played a significant role in facilitating the transfer and establishment of non-native species. Once the introduced species gets established , they are difficult to eradicate (Rejmánek et al., 2005). Early detection and prevention of invasive species to vital to minimize the ecological impact and economic cost of biological invasions.

Over the decades, a wide range of modelling tools have been developed in order to understand the drivers of species invasions and project the potential distribution of naturalized and invasive species (Richardson et al., 2000).Species distribution modelling have been used to predict the potential distributions of adventive species.A common application of this process to predict species ranges with climate data (temperature, precipitation) as predictors.

This website demonstrates the study undertaking to predict the geographic distribution of Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula).