Listen: Everything you should know about fireflies
- Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are out and about during summer, flashing their abdomens to attract mates.
- Their unique characteristics include voracious venomous larvae and gently glowing grownups.
- Clyde Sorenson, a professor of entomology at North Carolina State University, shares his knowledge on fireflies in a podcast.
- Sorenson’s podcast explores the fascinating world of fireflies, covering their biology, behavior, and more.
- The podcast is available for listening on the North Carolina State University website.
Firefly. Lightning bug. Whatever you call them, these luminous beetles are out and about right now, flashing their abdomens and looking for love.
Clyde Sorenson is a professor of entomology at North Carolina State University.
In this podcast, Sorenson walks us through the unique characteristics of our favorite bug of summer, from voracious venomous larvae to gently glowing grownups:
Source: North Carolina State University
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Q. What is another name for fireflies?
A. Lightning bug.
Q. Who is the professor of entomology at North Carolina State University mentioned in the podcast?
A. Clyde Sorenson.
Q. Where can you listen to the podcast about fireflies?
A. The podcast is available on the link provided: https://news.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Audio-Abstract-Fireflies-Final-6.5.25.mp3
Q. What is unique about the larvae of fireflies?
A. They are voracious and venomous.
Q. What is notable about the adult fireflies?
A. They have a gentle glow on their abdomens.
Q. Who created the podcast about fireflies?
A. Clyde Sorenson, a professor at North Carolina State University.
Q. Where did the podcast originate from?
A. The post was originally published on Futurity.
Q. What is the source of the information about fireflies?
A. North Carolina State University.