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When you spend enough time outdoors, you start the see the magnificence and beauty of nature. One stunning show that is a must-see event is watching fireflies speckle the night sky with little bursts of light. Light plays a major role in a firefly's life. They use it to attract mates, dissuade predators and communicate with each other. Fireflies can be located on almost every continent. Watching them illuminate a dark sky is an amazing experience, especially for nature lovers. Plus, they don't bite or stick. Here are some amazing destinations across the globe for firefly viewing.
Purushwadi in Maharashtra, India
If you do not want to travel far or leave the country for firefly viewing, head to Purushwadi in Maharashtra. What is even more special about this village is that it is home to thousands of firefly species. You can get a show as the night sky lights up with firefly diversity that is spectacular. Most firefly habitats usually contain anywhere between 10 to 20 species. June is the best time to check out this stunning show. Do a little research and head to Purushwadi before the monsoon season begins.
Santuario de las Luciérnagas in Tlaxcala, Mexico
The Santuario de las Luciernagas in Tlaxcala, Mexico is a must-visit travel destination. It provides an eco-tourism opportunity that you will not find anywhere else. You will get more than just an amazing firefly viewing. You can take in the beauty of the natural world around you. This sanctuary is important as it has been designed to protect the fireflies that call this place home. This way future generations will get to see the beauty of Santuario de las Luciernagas too.
Great Smoky National Park in Tennessee, United States
The Great Smoky National Park in the United States is known for its gorgeous natural beauty. It is also home to an astonishing amount of fireflies. 19 firefly species reportedly live in that area. The type of synchronous fireflies that reside there tend to have a two-week display. Males in this species, according to scientists, coordinate their flashes to show females that they are responding to a signal from their own kind. If they mix with the wrong crowd it can be bad as some firefly species prey upon other lightning bugs that are not from their group. You can check out the firefly display every June at the Great Smoky National Park.
