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Upon further investigation, it appears that only SOME species of fireflies are at risk of extinction. Others are so common they are of "least concern".
If foreign propaganda bots are bombarding us with doomer memes to instill apathy and depression in the younger generation, this fits.
Maybe, but I haven't seen one in decades in our area. Used to see them every summer. I've thought about that for a while, even before this.
leave them leaves unraked
Or create leaf mold (a pile of sticks and leaves) in targeted areas of your yard/property that are ideal for breeding fireflies and other desired native insects/spiders. Especially if you live in an HOA community that requires reqular raking and can hide the leaves under bushes/shrubs/trees/garden beds as mulch.
Raking of leaves isn't really the problem so much as is the complete removal of leaves from the property & neighborhood (which also removes the nutrients from the local top soil).
complete removal of leaves from the property & neighborhood (which also removes the nutrients from the local top soil).
See also: folks who insist on collecting all grass clipping when they mow. It's free fertilizer that helps save some water. Some folks care too much about a golf course lawn that they fail to realize the obvious benefits to slight adjustments to their practices
Same here, but if I drive a few miles out of the city, they're out and about.