Record #:

28336

Author(s):

Frick-Ruppert, Jennifer E.; Rosen, Joshua J.

Abstract:

The blue ghost firefly (Phausis reticulata) is a lampyrid beetle found in the southern Appalachians, observed primarily in May and June. Its behavior and habitat were observed at several locations in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina from 1997 through 2008.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 124 Issue 4, Winter 2008, p139-147, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fireflies; Biology; Habitat (Ecology)

Record #:

6973

Author(s):

Krautwurst, Terry

Abstract:

Krautwurst relates interesting information about fireflies, including that they are not flies at all. There are around 2,000 firefly species worldwide and about 150 in North America. North Carolina has around 35 firefly species.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 68 Issue 6, June 2004, p30-33, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fireflies

Record #:

8015

Author(s):

Lee, David S.

Abstract:

There are forty-one different kinds of fireflies living in North Carolina. In this country they are commonly called lightning bugs and in others they are glow-worms. These little creatures that twinkle through long summer nights are not flies, bugs, or worms at all but are small flying beetles. Lee relates interesting information about fireflies.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 54 Issue 7, July 1990, p23-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fireflies