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Chasing the Blue Ghosts: Discovering Fireflies in Western North Carolina

July 12, 2023 by Andreas Leave a Comment

These captivating creatures, scientifically known as Phausis reticulata, bring an enchanting luminescence to the forests of Western North Carolina. Distinguished from other firefly species, the male Blue Ghost Fireflies emit a unique and sustained blue glow, hovering close to the forest floor during mating season in search of a mate.

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Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability Tagged With: Craven Gap, Dupont State Forest, fireflies, Pisgah National Forest

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