Spotted lanternfly nymphs eject honeydew via capillary rectification while adults use elastic compression and catapult release, switching mechanics across development to clear fluid under identical outlet capillary constraints.
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A developmental switch from capillary rectification to elastic catapult enables honeydew ejection in the spotted lanternfly
Spotted lanternfly nymphs eject honeydew via capillary rectification while adults use elastic compression and catapult release, switching mechanics across development to clear fluid under identical outlet capillary constraints.