The loopy five firefly (Photuris forresti) emerged as a favorite firefly of University of Georgia entomology students who spent an evening watching lightning bugs in northeast Georgia. Read the full article, which appeared in the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences UGA Cooperative Extension Newswire.LINK: Read the full articleNotice: Below is a list of 1 …
Welcome to the Firefly Atlas, a collaborative initiative to better understand and conserve the diversity of fireflies in North America! Whether you are a professional biologist, a passionate community scientist, a land manager, an educator, or simply a firefly enthusiast, this site will provide you with resources and opportunities to learn and contribute.While a big …
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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