The Firefly Whisperer - Missouri Ozarks
The Firefly Whisperer - Missouri Ozarks

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Caption   A man is surrounded by the glowing green trails of fireflies (family Lampyridae) on a forest path in Missouri. This photo was taken near the Alley Spring Campground in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, produce a cold bioluminescent light to attract mates.
Photo Id   w1721-8cdc-f4c93
Date and Time   June 5, 2012   9:53 PM
Location   Missouri Ozarks
latitude 37° 8' 57.0" N       longitude 91° 27' 6.3" W
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Keywords   firefly, fireflies, lightning bug, Lampyridae, bioluminescence, green, yellow, light, luciferase, luciferin, man, forest, Alley Spring Campground, Ozarks, Ozark Mountains, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Jacks Fork River, Missouri
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