A rare blue ghost firefly is known to flicker in the southern Appalachia region. Now, they've been spotted in central Kentucky.

RELATED: See the Great Smokies synchronous fireflies in May, June. But even though they put on a fascinating show, the blue ghost fireflies can be just as exciting, said Dr. Jennifer Frick-Ruppert ...

Blue Ghost fireflies are a rare firefly species found in the mountains of Southern Appalachia, known for their distinctive glow and tiny size.

The park has about 17 breeds of fireflies, but synchronous fireflies and blue ghost fireflies are some of the rarest. “Once thought to only be in the Smokies, now we’re ...

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 ...

Blue Ghost Fireflies are mysterious because most people have never seen any and don’t even know they exist. Yet, once you’re aware of them, these winged ghosts are fairly easy to spot. “They’re quite ...

A long, slow-moving trail of light created by a Blue Ghost firefly is visible late Saturday, June 22, 2024, near Cincinnati. AP Climate change is another worry for fireflies, Lewis said.

Is it really too late to save the firefly? Those who research and follow the populations in Kentucky say no. Still, evidence ...

The Cradle of Forestry‘s $16-tour to see the fireflies in Transylvania County is sold out for the year. Don Lewis, of Cleveland, South Carolina, has observed the blue ghosts at his place in ...

A long, slow-moving trail of light created by a Blue Ghost firefly is visible late Saturday, June 22, near Cincinnati. Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies, allowing them to ...

Blue Ghost Fireflies make annual appearance Pisgah National Forest glows with blue light, draws crowd. ... To capitalize on the Blue Ghost craze, The Pisgah Field School will host “The Cradle Creeps ...