It’s been a while since our last “one photo at a time” installments. You may have realized by now that it will most likely be more than one photo.
This firefly wandered onto our deck and we examined it for a while before letting it go.
It’s a pretty cool creature even though it didn’t flash for us. We can’t tell you anything about it’s flash patterns, because it didn’t flash for us, but we can tell you that some firefly species are only identifiable by their flash pattern.
We took a sunset glam shot,
and a closer photo,
and said goodbye.
There were lots of flashers last night, but not enough to warrant a video. Maybe another time.
If you are into fireflies and want to try and identify this guy, here is a very cool guide to fireflies of Ontario.
Until next time, stay safe and well!
We used to have masses of fireflies in the summers when I was growing up in Illinois.
They are interesting insects. I was watching hundreds of them playing above the lawn and field last night just before 11. They twinkle.
There are lots of them around here too this time of the year. So much fun to watch them!
Wow up close and personal with a firefly. I haven’t seen one in years. They don’t appear to be common in my yard.
Go out at around 9:30 and make sure that all the lights are off outside. You may find that you do have them there!
I have only ever saw one here since moving into our house 23 years ago. I am sure they are in NS. I just don’t see them.
I was a kid last time I saw fireflies! They are really amazing insects!
They are fun to watch at night!
Last summer we saw fireflies while camping at Chutes Provincial Park. We ended up sleeping without the fly on our tent so we could watch them as we fell asleep.
That sounds like so much fun!
I have fond memories of fireflies when I was growing up, and I still have a sense of awe when I see one today…
A sense of awe is a good way to put it! Nature’s wonders!
one of many…
Love Fireflies. There’s nothing better than sitting around a fire with others and watching them glow.
Exactly!
I love fireflies, or “lightning bugs” as we called them in childhood. A bit of sparkling fairy dust in the yard at night.
Exactly! There is something magical about them!
I used to live in firefly country. We don’t have them in Oregon and I miss them. They are pure magic. 😀
You do not seem to see as many of these in New York anymore. Not sure why.
Too bad. I love watching them in early summer!
I know! It was always the beginning of summer thing to do- catch them in a jar then release them. Kids are missing out on this these days.