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Insects & Small Life
Why Fireflies Are Disappearing — And What That Signals for Other Species
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Fireflies are actually beetles, and they are rapidly facing global extinction.
A swarm of fireflies illuminating a dark forest.
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Despite their name, these creatures are technically beetles from the Lampyridae family. Their disappearance marks a collapse in biodiversity that threatens the health of entire meadow ecosystems.
"Over 2,000 species of fireflies are currently under threat worldwide."
Losing them means losing a crucial predatory link in the insect food chain.
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