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There are more than 40 species of fireflies in Missouri, but for the last few years people have been concerned about the populations diminishing.

Every 13 years, Brood XIX emerges from the soil across nearly all of Missouri in late April or May.

Entomologists say insects are declining at alarming rates — one major study estimates we’re losing 2% in total insect biomass every year. Now, the National Academy of Sciences is preparing to embark on a study to understand insect trends across North America.

This year's mild winter and early spring has plants flowering and putting out leaves about three weeks sooner than usual. Some insects are out early too,…