Finding Alitaptap Along Philippine Rivers
Discover how local communities protect Philippine fireflies and why river sightings matter for citizen science maps.
Field notes
Firefly stories
Short, plain-language stories about fireflies — the species people are spotting, where to see them, why they glow, and what helps them survive.
What Words Tell Us About Fireflies
Discover how different languages and cultures name fireflies, from alitaptap in the Philippines to glow-worms around the world.
September Fireflies Around the Globe
Discover which firefly species are active this September, from North Carolina to Japan, and what you can spot tonight.
Saving Firefly Homes
Learn how habitat loss affects fireflies and what you can do to protect their homes.
How Firefly Flashes Work
Discover the secret chemical reactions and flash patterns that help fireflies talk to each other in the dark.
Visiting the Fireflies of Hong Kong
Take a walk along the Pok Fu Lam Family Walk to spot the unique fireflies of Hong Kong Island.
What Happens on a Firefly Walk
You stand in the dark for fifteen minutes and see nothing. Then one light answers another. Here is what an evening of counting fireflies is actually like, and why the notebook matters as much as the fireflies.
September Fireflies: What Is Glowing Right Now
Discover where fireflies are still flashing across the globe in September and how to watch them quietly.
Meet the European Glow-Worm
Learn how to spot the wingless European Glow-Worm and find out what its steady green light tells us about local fields and gardens.
Saving Dark Skies for Fireflies
Learn how bright porch lights and streetlamps drown out firefly signals, and how dark-sky habits help insects glow in peace.
How to Watch and Snap Fireflies Safely
Learn how to watch and photograph fireflies in the dark without hurting their glowing signals.
Filming Real and Fake Fireflies
Learn how filmmakers capture real firefly glows on camera and how to spot digital tricks in movies.