Rare Firefly Species Resurfaces After 100 Years | DailyGood

In a remarkable scientific rediscovery, Monash University student Tan Wei Jack identified the Pteroptyx gombakia firefly, a species that had not been documented for 90 years. This discovery, made in Malaysia’s Bukit Kiara forest, marks the first live sighting of the species and highlights the ongoing importance of ecological research. Under the guidance of Dr. Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh, Tan’s work emphasizes the ecological role of fireflies as indicator species, whose presence reflects ecosystem health. As firefly populations dwindle due to climate change and habitat loss, Tan and Jusoh advocate for conservation measures such as reducing light pollution and planting native vegetation. Their efforts are part of a broader initiative through the nonprofit organization Friends of Bukit Kiara, which aims to preserve biodiversity and inspire future conservationists.



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