How Many Insects Fill the Air on a Typical Summer Day in the US?
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Researchers analyzed weather radar data from 140 NOAA stations, finding 100 trillion insects fly over the US daily in summer. This new monitoring method revealed stable overall populations from 2012-2021, with regional changes linked to winter temperatures.
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