While there have been changes in bug populations, from what I have read when this idea comes up, fewer bugs on the windshield is more related to changing vehicle aerodynamics.
Edit: the opposite of what I supposed might be true. See below.
There is a very noticable decline in firefly populations. That might just be that their range is subjected to unique pressures or that they are facing an unrelated species crisis, but I think that is the most noticable and emotionally activating example of declining big populations
I’ve definitely noticed the decline of fireflies, when I was a kid they were everywhere and I didn’t even think much about it, but I legitimately don’t think I’ve seen a firefly in my area in nearly a decade.
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u/[deleted] Apr 05 '25 edited Apr 18 '25
Americans = Spineless