Female fireflies are especially susceptible to trampling (IMAGE)

Tufts University

Female fireflies are especially susceptible to trampling

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Females of many firefly species lack functional wings, making them especially vulnerable to accidental trampling in areas of heavy foot traffic.

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Radim Schreiber

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