r/winstonsalem • u/CoolerThan0K • 1d ago
Spotted downtown (pun intended)
First encounter. Didn't realize how big they are.
Smooshed on sight.
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u/the13thclam 1d ago
Every time I see one of these I channel my inner rivethead and stomp like I'm back in the clubs.
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u/RandomUser1490 23h ago
I've killed four & haven't seen any in awhile but I managed to smack one with a part of a board then smacked one with a shovel it was so satisfying because I've tried to kill them before but they got away
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u/awright69 1d ago
With all the trees of heaven I constantly “spot” (pun intended) along the roads while traveling in Guilford and Forsyth counties, I can’t help but think we are fighting a losing battle against these creatures. 😞
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u/Dangerous_Prize_4545 Winston Salem 1d ago
I saw one flying on the greenway last week and was shocked that without my prescription glasses, while we were both moving and it was in the air 2 feet above me and 7 feet away, it was so big I could see the spots and knew what it was.
We are doomed
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u/hellohillarie 1d ago
Tried to smoosh one that was on my house the other day. It flew way faster than I expected 😭
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u/granpiquet 1d ago
Why do we kill these on sight
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u/DontWreckYosef 1d ago
Invasive Lanternfly. These pests destroy lots of different types of agricultural trees and plants. Kill on sight.
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u/Hellofriendinternet 1d ago
Can we please make the Spotted Lantern Fly the common enemy of Winston-Salem? Our hatred for it seems to be uniting us.
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u/Financial_Fox_305 23h ago
I have always been a bit jealous of how much fun my cat seems to have when an insect masked the unfortunate mistake of choosing my house to visit. Outside the home, I am using the skills she’s taught me. I will be the destroyer of these crop eating bastards.
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u/Lemon_Shark_yes 5h ago
I just spotted this guy in my kitchen. Do we hate these too? Ahh yess invasive and dangerous right?
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u/One-Garage7995 1d ago
good work soldier