It’s the magical time of year when fireflies light up the night in Maine. Did you know there are some 2,000 different species of fireflies? We learn about these native beetles, also known as lightning bugs, and their many interesting and unique traits—as well as how they inspire wonder and a love of nature.
Panelists:
Don Salvatore, retired science educator, Museum of Science in Boston; started Firefly Watch community science project
Deborah Perkins, wildlife ecologist, educator; owner First Light Wildlife Habitats
Resources:
Silent Sparks by Dr. Sara Lewis (Princeton University Press)
Fireflies, Glow-Worms and Lightning Bugs by Lynn Frierson Faust (The University of Georgia Press)
“Bring the Magic of Fireflies Back Home Again” – Deborah Perkins, First Light Wildlife Habitats
