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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

A lanternfly is seen in a door sill surrounded by other dead lanternflies.

Invasive lanternflies have arrived in Washington Square

The invasive insects, which have been spotted by students across the city, spread easily and can be harmful to trees and other wildlife. New Yorkers have been instructed to crush them.
Rylee La Testa, Contributing Writer September 15, 2022

Spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that has multiplied across New York City, are putting many of the city’s plants at risk. The insects have been spotted in parks near...