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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: Fireflies and the Carolina Ghost Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Piedmont Ghost Firefly\, male\, ventral view. Photo: Matt Bertone. \nChris Goforth\, Head of Citizen Science\, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences\nJerry Reynolds\, Head of Outreach\, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences\nDr. Clyde Sorenson\, Alumni Association Distinguished Undergraduate Professor of Entomology\, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology\, North Carolina State University \nLearn 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! \nJoin us on YouTube!\n\nLive Virtual Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff. \nYou can post questions in the YouTube chat or tweet questions to #LunchTimeDiscovery and mention @NorthCarolinaEE. \nBrought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lunchtime-discovery-fireflies-and-the-carolina-ghost-hunt/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Downtown Raleigh,Lectures,Lunchtime Discovery,Teens,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Smith":MAILTO:christopher.smith@naturalsciences.org
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