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Fireflies Dim as Habitat Loss Bites in Suburban Charlotte
In Charlotte area habitats vanish under bulldozers and lawns as subdivisions and malls replace meadows and wetlands. Firefly expert James Loyd notes species declines over 15 years, blaming light pollution and pesticides alongside urban sprawl. Davidson College biologist Chris Paradise warns lawn chemicals kill fireflies. researchers stress conservation needs.
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James Loyd
University of Florida
Photuris Lloyd
Lloyd
Carolinas
Caribbean
South America
Chris Paradise
Davidson College
Paradise
Wal-Mart
Bill Hilton