Natural History Wanderings

Xerces Society reported

While many fireflies are in serious trouble, the good news is that we are unlikely to be the last ones to see these glowing beetles, and there are many things we can do to help. 

One important thing to keep in mind is that there are many different species of fireflies across the world, so each of their situations will be a little different. The US is home to over 175 firefly species, some of which are indeed at risk of extinction — or likely to be very soon — due to a variety of threats including habitat loss, light pollution, pesticide use, and climate change. We know some firefly populations have been wiped out forever, but we also know that some others appear to be more resilient. 

Read on xerces.org/blog/are-fireflies-going-extinct-here-are-six-ways-to-make-sure-they-survive