Spotted Lantern Flies

from SmartyPants Wonders · host Tabitha Dell'Angelo

Welcome back to Smartypants Wonders—the podcast where big questions lead to amazing adventures! Today, we’re shining our smarty spotlight on a very flashy, very spotted insect: the Spotted Lanternfly! 🐞✨ These colorful bugs might look beautiful with their bright wings and fancy spots… but watch out! They’re actually invaders that can cause big trouble for trees, plants, and farmers. So why are they here? What makes them so tricky? And what should we do if we spot a lanternfly? Get ready, smarty friends—we’re about to uncover the secrets of the Spotted Lanternfly!

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