“If we are to have any hope
for the future,
those who have lanterns
must pass them on to others.”
— Plato
open wings flash red
shines light of deepest danger
hostile lanternfly
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Pretty Predator ~ An invasive planthopper that made its way to the U.S. from China, the Spotted Lanternfly damages crops and ornamental plants, including grapevines, blueberry bushes, and walnut, oak, and apple trees • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Lantern Light” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor
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Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 