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Learn about Wisconsin Fireflies!
Learn about Wisconsin Fireflies!
When I became interested in surveying fireflies in my backyard, I couldn't find a list of the species I might see. So, I made my own!Â
Scroll down to check out the spreadsheet I created to compile information on the species that are known to or likely occur in Wisconsin, and a list of additional resources to learn more and get involved!
Lady beetles, fireflies, lightning bugs, oh my!
Lady beetles, fireflies, lightning bugs, oh my!
This page is under construction. Reach out if you want to learn more in the meantime!
Summer Series
Summer Series
UW-Madison's Entomology Graduate Student Association and Insect Ambassadors hosted a Lakeshore Nature Preserve Summer Series, where I did an outdoor training on the fireflies of Wisconsin in July 2023.
Firefly Atlas
Firefly Atlas
Measuring a lightning bug as part of the Firefly Atlas. The Atlas is a community science project by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, and I incorporate their resources and protocols in outreach events.
Lakeshore Bioblitz
Lakeshore Bioblitz
In June 2025, the UW-Madison Lakeshore Preserve hosted a BioBlitz, which included a full day of outreach presentations to guide community members through surveys for all kinds of plants and animals. I led a workshop and identification walk on fireflies of Wisconsin, though it was a bit too early in the year to see much. Check out the Bioblitz iNaturalist project!
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