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Chicago Sun-Times

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Brett Chase

In search of fireflies, the star of summer (or do you call them lightning bugs?)

Chicago Lincoln Park

Artificial light, loss of habitat, chemicals and drought are all harmful to fireflies, those bright, little charmers of the insect world. (Terry Priest)

I’ve noticed something missing from my backyard this summer: fireflies.

Also known as lightning bugs, the flying, flashing beetles are a magical image and a staple of summer nights in and around Chicago.

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