The US Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to classify the Bethany Beach firefly as endangered for the first time, citing climate change and habitat loss as major threats.
Bethany Beach fireflies are critically endangered due to climate change effects, such as rising sea levels and lowering groundwater, alongside threats from coastal development and light pollution.
These fireflies, known for their unique double-green flash pattern, only emerge during June and July, and their populations have drastically declined, with increased risks of extinction.
The recent efforts to protect the Bethany Beach firefly highlight growing concerns over insect species, as many face threats from various environmental changes and human activities.
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