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They Look Like Butterflies: Why Experts Recommend Smashing the Flashlight Fly

Summary by Telemundo 20
Experts from the Department of Agriculture are asking people to crush them.
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During the summer, there is an unwanted visitor that appears everywhere: the torch fly with spots. It is an invasive species native to Asia that is already causing serious problems in our region. And although its appearance may seem harmless — even pretty — experts warn that it represents a real threat to crops and plants. When they are growing they look like this: red and black. In their adult phase, they look like butterflies. The color patter…

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Telemundo 20 broke the news in on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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