Fireflies don't respond well to light pollution. They're not alone.
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Two new studies underline the unintended effects on insects of artificial light at night, and add to broader concerns about our understanding of humanity’s impact on nature.
With the world on the brink of an insect apocalypse, scientists have revealed yet another way we may be wreaking havoc on our six-legged friends: light pollution.
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How to Attract Fireflies to Your Garden and Yard
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How to Attract Fireflies to Your Garden and Yard
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A Summer Light Show Dims: Why Are Fireflies Disappearing? - Yale E360
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Long exposure of Fireflies, just before dark : r/pics
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Light Pollution
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Fireflies Decline as Light Pollution Grows
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How to Attract Fireflies to Your Garden and Yard
Of Fireflies and Mangroves: Singapore Story
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Where Did All the Fireflies Go? – The Greyhound
Fewer fireflies lighting up Iowa's summer nights