US EditionFireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline
U.S. NORTHEAST, JUL 31 – Firefly populations in the U.S. Northeast continue to decline due to habitat loss, pesticides, and light pollution despite bright summer displays, experts say.
- In 2024, fireflies illuminated nights throughout the northeastern United States during the summer, including a July 8 sighting at Tremper Mound in Ohio.
- Experts believe that the unusually wet spring promoted favorable circumstances that helped immature fireflies develop fully into adults.
- Despite their bright displays, firefly numbers continue to fall, primarily due to the destruction of their natural environments, widespread chemical treatments, and increased artificial lighting.
- Entomologist Jessica Ware emphasized the need for humans to adjust their behavior to help maintain healthy and thriving firefly populations.
- The decline suggests ongoing environmental threats, highlighting the need for conservation to preserve fireflies as a part of summer's natural heritage.
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