A total of 26 new records were established at the 48th Junior National Aquatic Championships that concluded today at the Biju Patnaik Swimming Pool situated inside the iconic Kalinga Stadium, here.The final day of the proceedings saw .
Maharashtra bagged a gold medal each in tennis, table tennis and swimming to scramble past hosts Haryana in the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 here on Saturday.With only two days of competition left, Maharashtra (37 gold) are one ahead of Haryana .
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Insects aren’t the biggest or most intimidating invasive animals, but they’re among the most destructive. Many invasive insect species ravage important trees and crops, adding up to billions of dollars in losses. Without natural predators, diseases, and other pressures from their native environments to keep them in check, their populations can explode to catastrophic numbers. They may be small, but these insects have caused serious damage since invading the U.S.
1. Spotted Lanternfly
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A relative newcomer, the spotted lanternfly arrived in the U.S. from northern China in 2014. Since its discovery in Berks County, Pennsylvania, the insect species has spread to neighboring states in the mid-Atlantic. It’s known for its large, black-spotted gray wings and its destructive behavior. Spotted lanternflies eat sap from more than 70 different plant species, including important crops like grapevine