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Here are some of the animals that prey on these pests. Praying Mantis According to Dominion Pest Control , the praying mantis is one of the top predators of the spotted lanternfly.

Captive-Born-Predators-Die-If-Released. "Animals in captivity do not usually have the natural behaviors needed for success in the wild," said lead author and animal behavior researcher Kristen Jule.

Since most predators avoid dead or rotting animals, this type of defense mechanism is often very effective. Trickery . Trickery can also be used as a formidable defense.

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