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9. I don't see them in the west at all. The furthest west I've seen them is eastern Kansas.

Wed Jul 1, 2020, 12:38 AM

Jul 2020

Maybe in coastal Oregon or Washington? Don't know. I was always fascinated by them as a kid while visiting different places.

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Lightning Bugs.... (Fire Flies, if you prefer). [View all] 3Hotdogs Jun 2020 OP

I'm a Southern boy, and we called them lightning bugs. Jeebo Jun 2020 #1

A delight by any name. 3catwoman3 Jul 2020 #2

Insect populations word wide are crashing. Botany Jul 2020 #7

I wrote my first research paper in 9th grade on fireflies. BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #5

From Smithsonian Magazine: SeattleVet Jul 2020 #11

That answers that, thank you. Pretty interesting, actually, yonder Jul 2020 #13

One of the best memories with my kids involved lightning bugs. Arkansas Granny Jul 2020 #6

I miss those! 2naSalit Jul 2020 #8

They're making a comeback! lastlib Jul 2020 #10