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Back to EpisodesThe last generation to see fireflies? The future hinges on our choices
Published 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
People report that they’re seeing more lightning bugs now than in years past, but the long-term health of the species is at risk from light pollution, pesticides and habitat loss. We talk about the preservation of fireflies and other insects with entomologists Tad Yankoski of the Missouri Botanical Garden Butterfly House and Emily Althoff of MU Extension.