Will future generations know the enchanting glow of fireflies on summer nights? A recent 2024 study, encompassing 24,000 surveys across North America, reveals a concerning decline in firefly populations. Several factors contribute to this dwindling spectacle, including habitat loss due to urbanization and agriculture, the pervasive use of pesticides, the escalating impacts of climate change, and the disruptive influence of light pollution. Even well-intentioned firefly tourism, designed to celebrate these bioluminescent beetles, inadvertently adds pressure to their fragile ecosystems.