Cum au dispărut cele mai temute insecte de pe Dunăre. „Adevărați nori năvălitori se abat asupra vitelor îngrozite”

For centuries, swarms of Golubac flies terrorized communities along the Danube, causing significant harm to livestock. Their disappearance began nearly six decades ago due to the construction of the Iron Gates dam, which altered the river's ecosystem. This change flooded habitats crucial for the flies' reproduction, leading to a drastic decline in their populations. Historical accounts describe the devastating impact of these insects on animals, with reports of thousands of livestock deaths. The transformation of the Danube's environment has effectively ended the invasions that once plagued local communities.