Explore even more bioluminescence in your backyard. Learn about the glowing mushrooms and marine life you can find in the South.| Dogwood Alliance
Scientists find evidence of spiders trapping fireflies and letting them live for extended periods of time to attract additional prey.| The Debrief
How do we protect firefly populations while also achieving other ecological goals on the landscape? This is a question that land managers grapple with when figuring out how to maintain the wildlife habitats they steward. Prescribed fire, also known as controlled burns or cultural fire, is the intentional use of fire to sustain or regenerate ... Read more| Firefly Atlas
Few things in nature inspire wonder and awe like organisms that glow in the dark. A chemical reaction in living things can cause them to make their own light. This […] The post Things that Glow in the Dark: Fireflies, Lightning Bugs, and More first appeared on Dogwood Alliance.| Dogwood Alliance
Most people have heard about insect declines, with recent headlines like “The Insect Apocalypse Is Here” and “The Great Insect Decline: Why Scientists Are Sounding the Alarm.” Bumble bees and butterflies are the best-known examples of declining groups, but there is a growing body of evidence documenting downward trends in other insects. Fireflies, famous for … Continue reading Dark Skies for Fireflies: Searching for New York’s Rare Nighttime Wonders →| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Like many insects, the fireflies are experiencing a sharp decline. Learn how you can turn your yard into a firefly oasis!| The National Wildlife Federation Blog