lantern fly

noun

1. any of various tropical insects of the homopterous family Fulgoridae, many species of which have a snoutlike process formerly thought to emit light

Example Sentences

The spotted lantern fly is one such pest.

From Seattle Times

He likened pickleball players to “the lantern flies of the sports world — an invasive species that takes over a natural ecosystem and destroys it.”

From New York Times

“But the spotted lantern flies being here is our responsibility. It is up to us to fix it.”

From New York Times

They also eat pests such as stink bugs, lantern flies and lady beetles.

From Washington Post

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