Richard Vaughan+FollowFireflies Make a Comeback—Lab Style!You won’t believe this: scientists at Colorado’s Butterfly Pavilion just pulled off a world first by raising native fireflies through their entire life cycle in the lab! This is huge for these glowing icons, which are disappearing fast. Now, they’re planning to boost the population and even reintroduce them into the wild. Imagine summer nights full of fireflies again! Conservation just got a major glow-up. #Science #fireflies #conservation10Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowFireflies Are Back—Here’s Why!Anyone else noticing way more fireflies lighting up the nights lately? Turns out, it’s not just your imagination! After years of decline, fireflies are making a comeback this summer, even in big cities like NYC and DC. Experts say wetter weather and good timing in their life cycle are helping the glow-up. Besides being magical, fireflies help control pests and support other wildlife. Want to keep the sparkle going? Try turning off outdoor lights and skipping the pesticides! #Science #Fireflies #NatureWin16916Share
William Wilkerson+Follow5 Ways to Bring Fireflies Back!Remember catching fireflies as a kid? Those magical summer nights are fading fast, but you can totally help bring them back to your yard! Here’s how: 1) Turn off outdoor lights—fireflies need darkness to glow and mate. 2) Skip the pesticides—let their babies thrive. 3) Let your garden get a little wild—tall grass and leaf piles are perfect. 4) Add water—think birdbaths or fountains. 5) Plant native flowers for a cozy firefly hangout. It might take a couple years, but it’s SO worth it for those glowing nights! #fireflies #gardening #nature #Home7511Share
