Firefly Walk with Blake Dinius

1199 Auburn St,Bridgewater MA 02324

25 June, 2023

Description

Fireflies have long inspired wonder and evoked mystery: floating spectacles of light blinking, fading, and drifting through the summer night sky. But, their elaborate light displays are not intended for our eyes. Instead, they depict a daring dance between species. Each firefly species possesses its own distinct type of “language” used to communicate with members of its own species. Males communicate with females. Females communicate with males. And, in the case of Photuris fireflies, a femme fatale plays out. Female Photuris fireflies are cannibalistic. They can mimic the displays of other species to lure unsuspecting males into their hungry clutches. Join Plymouth County Extension Entomologist Educator Blake Dinius and Wildlands Trust as we try to decipher this ancient insect language and explore the world of fireflies! Parking: Parking for Wildlands Trust's Great River Preserve: 1025 Auburn St., Bridgewater, MA What to Wear & Bring: Sturdy, closed-toed shoes - waterproof if possibleWaterExtra layersRestrictions No petsAges 10+