Lightning Bugs are Back

[dem in texas]

I sat out on my front porch this evening and couldn't believe all the lightning bugs in the trees and hedges. Twenty years ago, I'd be thrilled to see one or two. People have quit putting so much insecticides on their yards and these little bugs are making a comeback. Looked like it was when I was a kid; lightning bugs everywhere at dusk. So beautiful to see them rise up from the hedges with their tiny lights twinkling in the dark.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

1. Not here yet.

The cicadas are everywhere, though.

It's been a loud shrill out there the entire night.

[wyn borkins]

2. Magical Glowing Memories Above The Hedges

Lightning bugs are back
Tiny lights twinkling at nite
Beauty you can see

[barbtries]

3. Here in NC,

I saw a few last night too. Not a lot, but definitely fireflies. it was cool.

[Ligyron]

4. The lights are those bugs looking for a hook up.

Different species have different combinations of on/off To communicate. It’s like a Morse code for sex

[littlemissmartypants]

6. ❤ nt

[Siwsan]

7. I've been outside, looking for them in Michigan. No luck, last night.

I will be out there, again, tonight.

[targetpractice]

8. Last year in CT there were virtually none...

... But I am seeing them bounce back this year.

Did you know you (and other fireflies) can tell the difference between species based on whether they light up while ascending, descending, or other patterns.

Upon edit: Ligyron already posted that info upthread. Thanks!

[The Jungle 1]

9. When I was a kid

A family from California was visiting the neighborhood. I guess they do not have many lightning Bugs in California.
We were playing in the yard around dusk and the bugs came out. They were kinda freaked out. But then we started catching them.

[eppur_se_muova]

10. The one sure sign Summer is here in these parts.

Ours started on June 3rd. Hadn't seen a single one before then. Suddenly they're all over the yard.

[Paladin]

11. I grew up with them in Austin. Haven't seen any in many years.

Glad to hear they're making a comeback in your area.

[a kennedy]

12. I'll look tonight.......love the lightning bugs and have noticed too that there are lots more of them.