How to pronounce“lanternflies”in English

Spotted lanternflies are a type of insect that’s native to parts of Asia.

Even before spotted lanternflies came to the US damage humans have done to native ecosystems set the stage for them to thrive.

The real impact of spotted lanternflies on this system might not be measurable yet.

Thankfully, lanternflies don’t live very long and can only move about 4 miles in their entire lives.

As of late 2022, spotted lanternflies have been reported in 14 states.

Like along railroads or highways where it can act as a hotel for lanternflies as they make their way across the US.

Other bugs like garden spiders, hornets, and wheel bugs have also been seen attacking spotted lanternflies.