At Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, volunteer naturalist Bill Napper has identified 13 species of fireflies, including the rare blue ghost (Phausis reticulata). Primarily found in the Appalachian ...

Rare blue-ghost fireflies are generally associated with the southern Appalachian region, but researchers say their range is ...

Trending News: Following Hurricane Helene's devastation, Asheville, North Carolina, witnesses the return of the rare blue ghost fireflies. These unique insects, foun ...

The blue ghost is one of a few firefly species being studied at Bernheim for important research, in part due to its sensitivity to environmental threats. “Artificial light can interfere with ...

Light pollution is also a major problem, especially for blue ghosts, as it can interfere with their mating rituals. That's why, Will says, it's important to follow the guidelines when visiting.

Blue ghost fireflies appear in Pisgah National Forest outside of Brevard, North Carolina, every year in late spring and early summer. Here's when and how to spot this phenomenon.

Karen Regan photographed these ghost mushrooms at Bournda National Park. (Supplied: Karen Regan)Ms Boxshall said other photogenic mushrooms include pixie's parasol, a petite, blue fungi, as well ...

Blue Ghost fireflies are a rare firefly species found in the mountains of Southern Appalachia, known for their distinctive glow and tiny size. While their glow is actually lime green, it usually ...

When searching for blue ghost fireflies, use a red light if you must use a flashlight. The Cradle of Forestry limits each night of their firefly events to 125 participants to keep their impact on ...

An experiment on Blue Ghost called the Electrodynamic Dust Shield used electric fields to clean dust off surfaces. Two experiments collected information that should cast light on the moon’s ...