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Cities Give Spotted Lanternflies an Evolutionary Edge
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Research shows how urban heat and pesticides help invasive insects adapt.
WHO: Kristin Winchell, Fallon Meng
WHAT: Discussion on genetic adaptation of spotted lanternflies
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 2:55 PM ET
WHERE: Various
WHY: To understand how urban environments affect invasive species
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