People are often surprised to learn there are many different kinds of firefly, not just one. In fact, there are nearly 2,000 firefly species sprinkled across the globe.
Collectively, fireflies stretch from Tierra del Fuego at 55° south latitude to Sweden at 55° north latitude, gracing every continent save Antarctica. As is true for most liv- ing things, firefly diversity rises in the tropics, peaking in tropical Asia and South
America: Brazil alone hosts 350 different firefly species. There are more than 120 recognized firefly species in North America; here the greatest diversity occurs in the southeastern United States, particularly Georgia and Florida. These states are each home to about fifty different firefly species, while in all
Collectively, fireflies stretch from Tierra del Fuego at 55° south latitude to Sweden at 55° north latitude, gracing every continent save Antarctica. As is true for most liv- ing things, firefly diversity rises in the tropics, peaking in tropical Asia and South
America: Brazil alone hosts 350 different firefly species. There are more than 120 recognized firefly species in North America; here the greatest diversity occurs in the southeastern United States, particularly Georgia and Florida. These states are each home to about fifty different firefly species, while in all