The Brief
- Fireflies are lighting up the Chicago area this summer, with a particularly strong showing thanks to a wet spring—but some species across the U.S. are in decline.
- Scientists warn that habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and light pollution are putting firefly populations at risk, including several of Illinois’ 26 species.
- Experts encourage people to protect fireflies by reducing pesticide use, planting native gardens, minimizing outdoor lighting, and contributing to citizen science efforts like Firefly Atlas.
CHICAGO – Fireworks will be filling the skies over the Chicago area this week, but Mother Nature is providing a pretty spectacular show as well with the emergence of fireflies this summer.
However, scientists warn that overall, the firefly population could be flickering.
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