lanternfly
noun
any of several large tropical insects of the family Fulgoridae, formerly thought to be luminescent.
lanternflies
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pluralof lanternfly.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The patterns of lanternflies documented in iNaturalist were consistent with their rapid growth in northeastern states in the early years of the invasion.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2024
“Spotted lanternflies have been found in 18 states and have proven to pose a serious threat to vineyards,” Natalie Collins, president of the growers group, said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2024
The situation only gets worse—this year, from bankruptcy to hacks to fires, cloud-based services are dying faster than lanternflies.
From Slate ● Dec. 26, 2023
After collecting specimens, officials confirmed Tuesday they are the first spotted lanternflies identified in the state.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
In the eastern US, there’s a huge effort to stamp out spotted lanternflies.
From NewsForKids.net ● Nov. 1, 2022
