martinezlaura+FollowWhere Did All the May Beetles Go?Remember those buzzing May beetles that used to signal the rainy season in Costa Rica? They’ve basically vanished—scientists say their numbers have crashed by 95% in just 40 years! Blame goes to pesticides, hotter temps, and rapid urban growth. It’s not just a local thing either; insect populations are dropping everywhere, and that’s bad news for the whole planet. Lawmakers might finally ban the worst pesticides, but will it be enough to save these iconic bugs? #Biodiversity #InsectDecline #CostaRica #Science30Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowCosta Rica’s Iconic Beetle Is DisappearingCosta Rica’s famous May beetles—those buzzing bugs that signal the rainy season—are vanishing fast. Their numbers have dropped by a jaw-dropping 95% in just 40 years! Scientists blame hotter temps, more cities, and heavy pesticide use. Losing these beetles isn’t just sad for nostalgia—it’s a red flag for the whole planet, since insects keep our ecosystems running. Lawmakers are pushing for a pesticide ban, but will it be enough to save them? #Biodiversity #InsectDecline #CostaRica #EcoAlert #SaveTheBeetles #Science81Share
