lanternfly
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of lanternfly
First recorded in 1745–55; lantern ( def. ) + fly 1 ( def. )
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Ultimately, each specimen will be entered into the Spotted Lanternfly Invasion Archive.
From National Geographic • Aug. 31, 2023
“If you see a Spotted Lanternfly, help us Stomp it Out!” reads a message from the state’s Department of Agriculture.
From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2023
Lanternfly defenders argue that the widespread and costly destruction the bugs are supposedly capable of has not fully materialized.
From New York Times • Aug. 21, 2022
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