Autauga County – Alabama Extension
Alabama Extension
Let’s settle this age-old debate. Are they lightning bugs or fireflies?
These little insects that light up the summer nights are actually beetles. Alabama is home to about 50 different species. They thrive near standing water, tall grasses, and wooded areas. Fourteen percent of species are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, light pollution, and pesticides.
Want to help fireflies stick around?
– Turn off outdoor lights during mating season.
– Leave leaf litter and tall grass patches.
– Add a water garden or keep damp areas.
– Go easy on the pesticides and fertilizer.
Let’s keep the glow going for future summers!
Read more about fireflies here: https://www.aces.edu/go/5184
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