Firefly notecards black chest

black chest

this bird is easily recognizable by its impressive wingspan and stately demeanor

dazzling hummingbird found in the Andes Mountains of South America

A fun fact about bluebirds is that they are known to mate for life and often return to the same nesting sites year after year

contrasting with a white belly

Firefly notecards black chestThe Photinus firefly, found throughout eastern North America, is known for its bioluminescent flashes during summer nights. Males signal in flight to attract females using rhythmic light patterns. While commonly called lightning bugs, they are actually beetles. A fun fact: their larvae are nicknamed glowworms and also emit light!