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Blue Ghost Firefly Tours
Late May
A Blue Ghost Firefly tour is a not-to-be-missed Blue Ridge experience. This endemic species of firefly only flies for about three weeks at the beginning of each summer; during their peak nights, we'll take you for a magical walk through a Blue Ghost "fairy village" and explain their fascinating natural history. In optimal conditions, we will also view "Dismalites" (Orfelia fultoni), a rarely-seen predatory fly larva who use their glow to lure other insects.
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Later in the summer, nightwalks will include searches for foxfire (phosphorescent fungi), glowworms, owls, spider eyes, and other nocturnal lights and delights.
Custom Night Walks: April-September
Blue Ghosts: May
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