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Benign, Beautiful Bugs: Firefly

These bioluminescent beetles are a sight to behold — and, quite worryingly, undergoing population decline.

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Jul 10, 2021
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Bugs are beautiful. Some of them anyway. Much as humanity collectively reviles at the world of creepy crawlies, they are crucial critters in our ecosystem. Even those who tolerate some bugs often have fear responses to others that are completely harmless. We need a better appreciation of bugs!

A firefly, perched on a blade of grass, lights up.
Without addressing environmental concerns, we may lose these …
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