lantern fly
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The spotted lantern fly is one such pest.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
The department has been monitoring for the insect and collaborating with the Washington Invasive Species Council to create a state response plan for the spotted lantern fly.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
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 ● Sep. 13, 2021
The spotted lantern fly, Lycorma delicatula, was accidentally imported to Berks County, Pa., in 2014, presumably in a shipping container from Asia.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 13, 2021
She never found the nymph stage of the lantern fly.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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