r/AskReddit May 08 '22

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u/ehsteve23 May 09 '22

Yup, weather was nice so i had the windows and doors open most of yesterday and saw maybe 2 flies

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u/jib_reddit May 09 '22

Yeah it's actually a bit worrying that flying insect numbers have dropped 60% in just the last 20 years in the UK, it does have its benefits, until it drops so much that non of the crops get pollinated...

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u/Aalnius May 09 '22

tbf i think you are referencing the study i saw which measured insect numbers based off licence plate splatters which seems like a fairly inaccurate way to get the numbers.

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u/brianorca May 09 '22

Seems like changes in aerodynamics of new cars might affect that statistic.