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3 New Firefly Species Discovered at Bernheim Forest in Kentucky | Why 2 of Them Don't Glow
The discoveries bring Bernheim’s total to 17 firefly species, and researchers have found only a few of the new insects so far.
- Earlier this month, Bernheim Forest and Arboretum in Kentucky documented three new firefly species, bringing the site's total to 17 different species.
- Two of these new species are diurnal, meaning they do not glow in the dark and instead use pheromones to communicate; they are identified as tiny Lucy and Elf .
- Researchers also identified the third new species, Snappy Single Sync , which is a flashing firefly that completes Bernheim's expanded collection.
- Across the United States, over 125 firefly species have been documented, placing Bernheim's discoveries within a broader national context of biological diversity.
- Firefly walks are scheduled for this weekend, June 26 and 27, while the Pennsylvania Firefly Festival was co-founded 14 years ago by Ken and Peggy Butler.
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