Rare blue-ghost fireflies are generally associated with the southern Appalachian region, but researchers say their range is ...

In the forests near Asheville, rare fireflies known as "blue ghosts" are lighting up the woods – and helping a storm-battered mountain city recover through tourism.

Following Hurricane Helene's devastation, Asheville, North Carolina, witnesses the return of the rare blue ghost fireflies. These unique insects, found in the southern Appalachian Mountains, emit a ...

When searching for blue ghost fireflies, use a red light if you must use a flashlight. The Cradle of Forestry limits each night of their firefly events to 125 participants to keep their impact on ...

A beloved event surrounding a rare natural phenomenon found in Western North Carolina is returning once again. Tickets for the 2025 Blue Ghost Firefly Tour go on sale on April 8. Event organizer ...

Blue ghost fireflies appear in Pisgah National Forest outside of Brevard, North Carolina, every year in late spring and early summer. Here's when and how to spot this phenomenon.

Clermont — A rare species of fireflies has been found at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum in Clermont. Fireflies, also often called lightning bugs, are one of the few groups of insects that are ...

Blue Ghost fireflies are a rare firefly species found in the mountains of Southern Appalachia, known for their distinctive glow and tiny size. While their glow is actually lime green, it usually ...

Explore some of the area's natural splendors during May with the Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning. According to a news release, the TCWP events include the outings listed below. On this ...

Glowing fireflies are about to emerge on Grandfather Mountain to mate, and watching them has become so popular you have to enter a lottery for tickets. ... Blue Ghost fireflies, and Glowworms.