Fireflies Under Environmental Threat (IMAGE)

Tufts University

Fireflies Under Environmental Threat

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A female glow-worm <i>(Lampyris noctiluca)</i> will shine for hours to attract her mate, yet brightening skies will dim her prospects.

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Jason Steel - www.jason-steel.co.uk

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