Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 6/17/21

One of the more magical moments of summer each year is the first firefly sighting (or “lightning bug,” depending on where you’re from). These bioluminescent beetles — yep, they’re actually beetles — weave sequins through the night sky. They transform sultry summer evenings into radiant affairs while delighting our collective inner-child. Whether you keep watch for the little luminaries, or that first flash catches you by surprise, fireflies are a beloved symbol of summer. And thankfully, they’re abundant in North Carolina.

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