Why are Virginians seeing fewer Spotted Lanternflies in 2026? @wsetabc13
Why are Virginians seeing fewer Spotted Lanternflies in 2026?  @wsetabc13
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A couple years ago, the invasive Spotted Lanternflies were being seen everywhere. Now, people aren't noticing nearly as many.
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