Fireflies
Listen: Everything you should know about fireflies
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. […]
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Fleeting fireflies illuminate Colorado summer nights − and researchers are watching
Fleeting fireflies illuminate Colorado summer nights − and researchers are watching Researchers are studying fireflies in Colorado to shed light on their elusive behavior and conservation status. Fireflies are scarce west of Kansas, but can be found in Colorado’s wetlands and temporary water sources, where they face unique environmental challenges such as dry landscapes and […]
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