According to Google Trends, “are we the last generation to see fireflies” was one of the most common search engine queries in the United States from June 15-21.

A TikTok with over six million likes claims "we're the last generation" to see fireflies. Experts say that's not true, even though insect populations are declining.

A TikTok with over six million likes claims "we're the last generation" to see fireflies. Experts say that's not true, even though insect populations are declining.

We lost more than 400,000 Americans in that war and the worldwide losses exceeded 80 million people. My younger brother, Arnold, was wounded in the assault on Okinawa.

Are we the last generation to witness the twinkling beauty of fireflies during the warm summer evenings? That’s a claim that has been circulating on social media for a while, but is it true?

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