Example Sentences

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"It makes sense that ecological pressures start to knock down the population -- for instance, native species like spiders, wasps, and birds are learning to prey on the lanternflies."

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024

Spotted lanternflies were first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 and quickly spread to nearby states, where they became a nuisance.

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