honeydew

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Cantaloupe and honeydew are both delicious, I am not casting shade on either, but there is nothing finer — or more hydrating, or more delicious — than watermelon.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

“These invasive insects feed on the sap of grapevines, while also leaving behind a sticky honeydew residue on the clusters and leaves.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2024

Ants will protect aphids in order to feast on the sticky honeydew that they produce.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Where the bugs are thick, lanternfly honeydew can kill the forest’s understory by blanketing it in stickiness, which encourages the growth of sooty mold.

From National Geographic • Aug. 31, 2023

Mama’s voice whispers through the television, sweet like honeydew in summer.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles