lantern fly
Example Sentences
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The spotted lantern fly is one such pest.
From Seattle Times
He likened pickleball players to “the lantern flies of the sports world — an invasive species that takes over a natural ecosystem and destroys it.”
From New York Times
“But the spotted lantern flies being here is our responsibility. It is up to us to fix it.”
From New York Times
They also eat pests such as stink bugs, lantern flies and lady beetles.
From Washington Post
The spotted lantern fly may look deceivingly harmless with its colorful dress, but these insects can devastate vineyards and ruin fruit crops.
From Washington Post
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