The Southern US is home to many of nature’s night lights. A chemical reaction in living things can cause them to make their own light. This is called bioluminescence. Learn about bioluminescence in your own backyard. The first in a 2-part series begins with bioluminescent beetles. Learn how, when, and where to find some of the most well-known lightning bugs and fireflies native to the South.
Adel Alamo – Dogwood Alliance
Photo: AdobeStock/fergregory