There has been a disappearance in fireflies recently in North America.

<div class="block">There has been a disappearance in fireflies recently in North America.</div>

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Fireflies Disappearing in North America

Summer nights have been a little bit darker this year and that's because we have seen a disappearance of fireflies in North America. The classic summer time companions have been spotted less this summer than ever before. Scientists are saying that light pollution and development of former marshy areas can be factors. Experts say nearly one in three firefly species in the US and Canada may have been threatened with extinction. Kristen.