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Sohn: Save the bugs, save ourselves

Butterflies land atop a plant Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation institute in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Scientists around the world are reporting a decline in flying insects.
Butterflies land atop a plant Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation institute in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Scientists around the world are reporting a decline in flying insects. Butterflies land atop a plant Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation institute in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Scientists around the world are reporting a decline in flying insects.

Scientists around the world are reporting a decline in flying insects.

No, not mosquitoes, unfortunately.

We’re talking about a decline of the good-guy bugs, the ones we like and need – like native bees, butterflies, fireflies, moths, ladybugs and mayflies.

This is a problem – and not just one of fancy or beauty: These guys help feed us. Literally.

They pollinate plants, make up a key link in the overall food chain and help decompose life.