Amazing fireflies around here every (clear) night. We can see them in our big picture windows in our bedroom and family room. We've noticed that they are quicker here, they seem to flash off and on quicker than in NH. Also they are more green than yellow colored in their light. Interesting. I'm sure there's a scientific reason.
Marian had a double header softball game last night, at 6:30pm it was 98 (F) outside! It finally cooled off to 85 (F) by 9pm. We doused the girls with water in between innings. They went through 5 gallons of water.
Anna has a double header tonight and it's predicted to be 95 (F), so it will be another hot evening for them.
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Hi Karen! I was guessing that the flash rate of your fireflies may be higher because of the warm temperature. I may be right but the species may have more of an effect than temp. Check this out, there is more info here plus a link to a chart (Go Boston Museum of Science!):
ReplyDeletehttps://www.mos.org/fireflywatch/flash_chart
While looking this up, I came across a note about the synchronous fireflies of Elkmont, TN, not too far from you. You should check it out, sounds fantastic, a symphony in light! See here:
http://www.appvoices.org/index.php?/site/voice_stories/the_synchronous_fireflies_of_elkmont/issue/528
Cheers,
Fred