Candace Fallon, Author at Firefly Atlas

Days of Dragonflies, Fireflies and Fly Fishing | Discover Magazine

August 20, 2024June 6, 2024 by Candace Fallon

Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine | “For a male firefly, attempting to mate with the wrong species is unproductive as well as embarrassing. That’s why each type of firefly has its own unique flash color and/or pattern.”Keep reading at https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/days-of-dragonflies-fireflies-and-fly-fishing.LINK: Https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/days-of-dragonflies-fireflies-and-fly-fishingNotice: Below is a list of 1 important links included on this page.1. Https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/days-of-dragonflies-fireflies-and-fly-fishingPlease note that …

How to Create a Firefly-Friendly Backyard | Washington Post

August 20, 2024May 23, 2024 by Candace Fallon

Bridget Reed Morawski, Washington Post | “Fireflies and their bright backsides bring a bit of whimsy and beauty to our backyards. While some cultures link their glow with the magic of ghosts and witches, for many Americans they evoke fond memories of lazy, warm summer evenings spent chasing them or just enjoying their bioluminescent show.”Keep reading …

Pure light: South Carolina lightning bugs are shrouded in mystery–and threatened by habitat loss | Post and Courier

August 20, 2024May 12, 2024 by Candace Fallon

Johan Chester, Post and Courier | “On a warm May evening in the Francis Beidler Forest, nestled in the Four Hole Swamp, the color of the woods slowly drained away as the sky turned from dark blue to black.”Keep reading at https://www.postandcourier.com/news/special_reports/south-carolina-fireflies-lightning-bugs/article_d92a0f3e-f35c-11ee-a7d2-7fb8f35197a5.html.LINK: Https://www.postandcourier.com/news/special_reports/south-carolina-fireflies-lightning-bugs/article_d92a0f3e-f35c-11ee-a7d2-7fb8f35197a5.htmlNotice: Below is a list of 1 important links included on this page.1. …

Firefly populations at risk due to climate change, urban development | Penn State News

August 20, 2024April 29, 2024 by Candace Fallon

Katie Bohn, Penn State News | “Catching fireflies is an iconic summer experience for many people living in North America, but the flickering beetles are on the decline. New research has identified factors that may be contributing to declining populations.”Keep reading at https://www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/firefly-populations-risk-due-climate-change-urban-development/. LINK: Https://www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/firefly-populations-risk-due-climate-change-urban-development/Notice: Below is a list of 1 important links included on …

Firefly community science: Which project should you choose?

September 12, 2024March 8, 2024 by Candace Fallon

By Candace Fallon, Senior Endangered Species Conservation BiologistInterested in participating in a firefly community science project, but not sure which one to pick? We get it—with several different projects occurring all over the country, it can be tricky to figure out! Firefly Watch used to be the firefly community science project in the US, but …

Fireflies are vanishing—but you can help protect them | National Geographic

June 1, 2023 by Candace Fallon

Amy McKeever, National Geographic | “Experts offer tips on how to make a home for the beloved bioluminescent insects in your own backyard—from creating a microhabitat to keeping your lights off.”Keep reading at https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/fireflies-tips-to-protect-from-threats. LINK: Https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/fireflies-tips-to-protect-from-threatsNotice: Below is a list of 1 important links included on this page.1. Https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/fireflies-tips-to-protect-from-threatsPlease note that while screen readers have …

The illuminating science behind fireflies | Smithsonian Magazine

May 23, 2023 by Candace Fallon

Madeline Bodin, Smithsonian Magazine | “In the dark of a June evening, standing in the black mud of a New Jersey bog, an hour’s drive from home, Christopher Heckscher was alert to any flicker of light. He is an explorer, though this wilderness lies in one of the most densely populated regions of the United …

Are lightning bugs disappearing from night skies? Dimming prospects face some fireflies | USA Today

October 7, 2022July 5, 2022 by Candace Fallon

Sarah Bowman, Indianapolis Star | “In North America, there are more than 170 species of Lampyridae, or light-emitting beetles, and there are more than 2,000 types worldwide. And they’ve been around for millions of years.But you may feel as if you are seeing fewer flashes across the night sky compared to when you were younger. …

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