Whether you call them fireflies or lightning bugs, bioluminescent butts are glowing across much of the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area as warmer temperatures take hold. A familiar summertime favorite, these insects are actually beetles, nocturnal members of the Lampyridae family.When temperatures go up, the adult firefly comes out, seen twinkling in the night.Most active in late June and into the July months, winged adults are known for the bioluminescent tips of their abdomens winking on and off.They’re commonly seen in meadows, yards, edges of forests and around streams. But generally, they're quite widespread across the area. The flashing adults are endlessly entertaining to children and adults. Their quiet presence adds to the magic of an Ohio summer night. It's one of the true wonders of nature to see thousands of fireflies winking all across a low fallow field, or, if you're lucky enough, to see an entire group of fireflies in a stream valley winking on and off in unison. Each species of firefly has a characteristic flash pattern that helps its male and female individuals recognize each other. Most species produce a greenish-yellow light; one species has a bluish light. The males fly and flash and then usually stationary females respond with a flash.
Whether you call them fireflies or lightning bugs, bioluminescent butts are glowing across much of the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area as warmer temperatures take hold.
A familiar summertime favorite, these insects are actually beetles, nocturnal members of the Lampyridae family.
When temperatures go up, the adult firefly comes out, seen twinkling in the night.
Most active in late June and into the July months, winged adults are known for the bioluminescent tips of their abdomens winking on and off.
They’re commonly seen in meadows, yards, edges of forests and around streams. But generally, they're quite widespread across the area.
The flashing adults are endlessly entertaining to children and adults. Their quiet presence adds to the magic of an Ohio summer night.
It's one of the true wonders of nature to see thousands of fireflies winking all across a low fallow field, or, if you're lucky enough, to see an entire group of fireflies in a stream valley winking on and off in unison.
Each species of firefly has a characteristic flash pattern that helps its male and female individuals recognize each other. Most species produce a greenish-yellow light; one species has a bluish light. The males fly and flash and then usually stationary females respond with a flash.
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