Piedmont Ghost Firefly, male, ventral view. Photo: Matt Bertone.
Chris Goforth, Head of Citizen Science, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Jerry Reynolds, Head of Outreach, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Dr. Clyde Sorenson, Alumni Association Distinguished Undergraduate Professor of Entomology, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
Learn about the wonderful diversity of fireflies in North Carolina and their amazing biology. The Synchronous Firefly and Blue Ghost Firefly in our mountains attract thousands of people to watch their dazzling light shows. Learn about the recent discovery of a Piedmont form of the Blue Ghost Firefly in the Triangle area, possibly a new species, and how you can join the great Carolina Ghost Hunt. Join scientists, educators, and citizens on this hunt to discover where they live, their habitat requirements, and more about their life history. You may discover them living right in your backyard!
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