Richard Joyce, Author at Firefly Atlas

New firefly atlas will put beloved beetles on the map | Xerces Society

March 28, 2023 by Richard Joyce

Starting this spring, conservation professionals and volunteers can join a new opportunity to study and protect a beloved group of insects that brings magic to the night: fireflies. The Firefly Atlas invites participants from all backgrounds to look closely at fireflies and to share their sightings to inform conservation. LINK: Firefly AtlasRead the full article: https://www.xerces.org/blog/new-firefly-atlas-will-put-beloved-beetles-on-map.LINK: Https://www.xerces.org/blog/new-firefly-atlas-will-put-beloved-beetles-on-mapNotice: …

Firefly Survey Tips

February 15, 2024December 12, 2022 by Richard Joyce

Are you interested in observing and documenting fireflies, but aren’t sure where to start? Between scientific names, flash pattern measurements, and insect anatomy terms, fireflies can be an overwhelming subject! Read on for some tips on equipment, what to pay attention to, and how to stay safe.Ready to survey for fireflies? Read through the participant …

Looking for loopy fives: an endangered wetland firefly in the southern Appalachians

November 2, 2022October 25, 2022 by Richard Joyce

On a rainy evening in late May, I find myself squelching through the mud of a floodplain in northeast Georgia, soaking my pants from the wet grass as I get in place for nightfall. Most people would probably avoid going into a marsh at night on an early summer evening, but I am on a …

Rare fireflies sync up in north Georgia | UGA CAES Newswire

October 5, 2022September 29, 2022 by Richard Joyce

The loopy five firefly (Photuris forresti) emerged as a favorite firefly of University of Georgia entomology students who spent an evening watching lightning bugs in northeast Georgia. Read the full article, which appeared in the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences UGA Cooperative Extension Newswire.LINK: Read the full articleNotice: Below is a list of 1 …

Introducing the Firefly Atlas!

January 11, 2024September 2, 2022 by Richard Joyce

Welcome to the Firefly Atlas, a collaborative initiative to better understand and conserve the diversity of fireflies in North America! Whether you are a professional biologist, a passionate community scientist, a land manager, an educator, or simply a firefly enthusiast, this site will provide you with resources and opportunities to learn and contribute.While a big …

Richard Joyce

Connect

Follow

Share

Support