A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
lantern fly
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large brightly marked tropical insect with a process like a snout that was formerly thought to emit light
lantern fly meaning & definition 1 of lantern fly.
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A lantern fly is a type of brightly colored, tropical insect that belongs to the Fulgoridae family. Despite its name, its not a fly, but a planthopper, and it does not emit light. They are known for their distinctive, elongated, lantern-like snout and are often mistaken for a variety of unrelated insects due to their colorful and diverse appearance. They feed on plant sap using their specialized mouthparts.
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