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Winter insects endure brutal Midwest cold thrives
Scientists note a small group of insects in Chicago area forest preserves survive harsh winters with antifreeze like fluids. Winter stoneflies snow flies and snow fleas emerge from November to March amid clean fast flowing waters and help break down fallen leaves enriching streams.
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Midwest
Chicago
R. Edward DeWalt
Illinois Natural History Survey
National Weather Service
Ben Deubelbeiss
Weather Service
DeWalt
United States
Illinois
Prairie Research Institute
Kankakee
Vermillion
Crystal Maier
Field Museum
Lake Michigan
Maier
Tribune News Service
Field Museum of Natural History