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Remember fireflies? I myself almost don't believe that there were insects that would light dark fields in summer, and that children would fill jars with the the
by baron_harkonnen 6y ago
Remember fireflies? I myself almost don't believe that there were insects that would light dark fields in summer, and that children would fill jars with the these creatures because they were so plentiful you could grab a handful of glowing insects!
I honestly feel that if I were to have grandchildren they would not believe me describing them or at the very least thing that I was greatly exaggerating.
I know they still exist but I haven't seen a yard filled with fireflies in a long time.
- dorchadas 6y agoI live in a decently rural area. This summer had a lot, for some reason, but overall I can't remember seeing many in recent summers. Same with earthworms coming out after a rain
- _whiteCaps_ 6y agoI'm assuming you're in North America, many earthworm species there are invasive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthworms_as_invasive_species https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthworms_as_invasive_species
- drzaiusapelord 6y agoI live in the middle of Chicago, in the city itself and in a very dense and urban part of it, and we had fireflies all summer. I'm guessing as an adult you're not out much during the hours they're out, or at least not in backyards and alleys where they tend to congregate. They do seem fewer to me, but who knows, I'm comparing my memories to a kid's from decades ago. I wonder if anyone keeps track of this stuff. I did notice less bumblebees this year, in fact I don't think I saw a single one, but that's my own experiences and not anything scientific of course. Miss those chonky little guys.