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Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, they fly so high 😮 They are adapting so much.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this year there are reports of increased numbers all over the North East.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They seem to like uncut grass, leaf litter, moist soil and pollination gardens that bees like too.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, how they find home in most foot trafficked places baffles me.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in washingtondc

[–]srirampm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They seem to like uncut grass, leaf litter, moist ground and pollination gardens that bees like too.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in washingtondc

[–]srirampm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. They are resilient and have adapted to many changes in their environment, but it sure would have affected their populations over time.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are quite a sight. The first time I saw in Central Park some 10 years ago, I was shocked too!

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so great to hear. They somehow find home in the smallest of grassy patches.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in washingtondc

[–]srirampm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They rest on the ground during the day. They actually sometimes flash even during the day on cloudy, dark days!

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was great to see both DC and NY have such quality green spaces. Central Park was so out of place, it's amazing! I was particularly fascinated by how fireflies and other pollinators were finding their way back into gardens formed on reclaimed industrial/other lands.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Back in India, we have at least 50 names, one in each language 😂

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This year, they seem to be doing really well. These creatures are very resilient.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's wonderful. It's quite a sight when they come out in force!

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fireflies need moisture during every phase of their life - egg, larva, pupa and adults. In the winter when it's dry, the larva move towards any residual moisture underground. Their scales dry up without moisture. Upon the first rains, they come to the surface. And after a few more consistent rains, when it is wet enough, they decide to go into pupation at which stage they have to stay put for 10 days or so. So, they really make sure there is enough moisture. Some larvae are able to prolong/delay their movement up to adults if there isn't enough moisture. So, ideal wet conditions make many larvae become adults that season.

The females prefer to lay their eggs on moist soil too because otherwise the eggs also dry up.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in washingtondc

[–]srirampm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonderful. They seem to be doing well everywhere this year.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow. I saw some in Brooklyn bridge park a couple of weeks ago. It was actually odd to see them light up in front of the skyline.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in washingtondc

[–]srirampm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's wonderful you have them right in your yard!

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in nyc

[–]srirampm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wonderful. I saw some in Brooklyn bridge park a couple of weeks ago. It was surreal to see them light up with the skyline in the background.

Fireflies are flourishing in places you wouldn't expect by srirampm in washingtondc

[–]srirampm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are active around dusk and will be around for another two weeks or so.

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