North Carolina, Naturally: Fireflies

This Western North Carolina National Forest Is One of the Only Places to Spot Rare Blue Ghost Fireflies—and You Can Only See Them for a Limited Time

Pisgah National Forest, outside of Brevard, North Carolina, is one of the few spots to catch a glimpse of this annual phenomenon.WNC Photo Tours The Blue Ghost fireflies in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina.There are more than 2,400 species of fireflies in the United States. While most people are familiar with the sporadic twinkling of the more common species or may have heard about synchronized firefly displays, there’s a unique phenomenon…

North Carolina, Naturally: Fireflies

North Carolina, Naturally: Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, an entomologist and author of 10 books — each one about science and the natural world — views North Carolina through the lens of landscape, providing awe-inspiring explanations of our state’s creatures and creations while spotlighting the natural beauty along the way. Click here to read her story from the June 2025 issue. Click below to hear… Source