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Lightning bugs
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They were everywhere in my old home state. I have not seen them in decades now. I miss them.
They are much less common now. Another ill-communicated effect of climate change
Not climate change, artificial illumination. As humanity spreads, it destroys more and more....
Yeah because we have our own light now, so the bugs retired
I think over spraying pesticides also harmed their numbers.
They thrive if you don't use pesticides and leaf blowers. I have fireflies where I live in CT. Bonus points for letting the grass grow, though that may also attract rodents and look unsightly to the neighbors.
Attracting rodents with tall grass saves me money in cat food