 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Fireflies in Nuevo León, México

   May 10, 2021


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   Photographer:  Pavel Vorobiev
   Summary Author:  Pavel Vorobiev

   In many parts of the middle latitudes and tropics,  fireflies appear
   in great quantities during spring and early summer, particularly on
   evenings that are warm and humid. Fireflies, also known as lightning
   bugs or  glow worms,  emit light in the 510-610  nm portion of
   the  visible spectrum, primarily to attract mates. The photo above
   shows the density of lightning bug traffic in Cienega de Gonzalez,
   Nuevo León, México; the result of some 1.5 hours of exposure time.
   Photo taken on June 30, 2020.


   Cienega de Gonzalez, Nuevo León, México Coordinates: 25.3803, -100.2390

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