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It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed
It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed Miller moths are an important species in Colorado, migrating from southeastern Colorado to the Front Range to forage for food and pollinate plants. The caterpillars of miller moths, also known as “army cutworms,” can be a nuisance but […]
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Fleeting fireflies illuminate Colorado summer nights − and researchers are watching
Fleeting fireflies illuminate Colorado summer nights − and researchers are watching Researchers are studying fireflies in Colorado to shed light on their elusive behavior and conservation status. Fireflies are scarce west of Kansas, but can be found in Colorado’s wetlands and temporary water sources, where they face unique environmental challenges such as dry landscapes and […]
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