If you’re seeing fewer fireflies each summer, you’re not alone. Anecdotal evidence suggests that firefly populations may be on the decline, most likely due to a combination of light pollution, pesticide use and habitat destruction. For example, according to Smithsonian.com, if a field where fireflies live is paved over, the fireflies don’t migrate to another field, they just disappear forever.
And indeed, a world without fireflies would be a very sad place. Give them a hand be ensuring that your garden is firefly friendly, for more information see: How to attract fireflies to your backyard.
Yes, it may be one of the joys of childhood, but collecting fireflies in a container can lead to accidental death — not to mention bug trauma. Instead, enjoy them as they flit about freely.
I remember catching lightning bugs when I was little… Oops!
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I miss them so much! There is something magical about them. Every once in awhile, we will see them – and it’s a treat! I also remember catching them when I was little. We just let them glow for a bit in our hands and then let them go. That was in Kansas City, MO. It’s funny, because even my kids know what a treat it is to see them. Thank you for this!
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Nature is like… free entertainment. 🙂
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Definitely!
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im just barely hanging on, the fireflies called to me. it is moment by moment now.
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I’m here, dude. I’m listening… Here, hold my hand. 🙂
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wish i could. hanging on by my fingertips. each moment i feel myself start to fall, then the next moment begins again. spending a few nites talking to Crisis line reps, just to hear a voice to keep me in the moment, to keep me safe for a minute.
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Email me if you wanna talk: painkills2@aol.com
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I Love fireflies…!!! Spetacular..!!!
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