: "Lantern flies have been weirdly almost absent this year so far in Philly suburb area, even less this year than last, and even that was a noticeable decline. SOMETHING seems to have learned to eat them."

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Lantern flies have been weirdly almost absent this year so far in Philly suburb area, even less this year than last, and even that was a noticeable decline. SOMETHING seems to have learned to eat them.

Jun 06, 2024 at 00:49 UTC

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Odie @theodeity.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 06, 2024 at 01:08 UTC

I remember reading an article that said that it's because they're spreading out

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OT7 🫖 @ot71995.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 06, 2024 at 18:50 UTC

Let me tell 'bout the Birds & Bees 🎶
e360.yale.edu/features/fir...
• Loss of Habitat
• Light Pollution
• Pesticide use

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 06, 2024 at 01:00 UTC

We haven't had them yet in north jersey either but I've heard tale of a lot of them in south jersey so maybe they're just not awake here yet.

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Bénédicte C @benecal.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 06, 2024 at 01:02 UTC

Central Jersey here. Now that you mention it have not yet seen one this year.

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