Tag: Fireflies

Searching for (and finding!) fireflies… right here in Pasco County!

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 20, 2021

^ Watch the video above to see real live fireflies blinking just a few nights ago in Pasco County - (filmed 7/18/21). Yes - we do have fireflies here in Florida! (Trivia fact - At least 56 species of fireflies have been documented ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: #floridafriendly, #ufbugs, AttractWildlife, Fireflies, Landscape, Wildlife

How to Create a Firefly Oasis

by Shannon Carnevale

June 12, 2021

Florida is a beautiful place to visit, with white sand beaches, many lakes, and other forms of natural beauty. However, once the sun goes down, Florida's light show is just beginning. Florida is home to 56 species of firefly, and each species ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Central Florida, Fireflies, Kaitlyn Harwell, Shannon Carnevale

Where to Find Florida Fireflies

by Shannon Carnevale

June 5, 2021

As the Florida sun sets low in the sky, it is time for one of Florida’s spectacular wonders. The nightly firefly show. In dark areas near waterways with tall grasses, shrubs, or trees, you can catch a glimpse of the elusive Florida fireflies ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Central Florida, Fireflies, Kaitlyn Harwell, Parks, Shannon Carnevale

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