Photuris - Synchronous Fireflies of Congaree National Park

Every year tens of thousands of fireflies (Photuris frontalis) emerge from the leaf litter in Congaree National Park to begin their bioluminescent mating ritual. As darkness falls, this species of firefly, also commonly called a "snappy sync," begins to flash in unison. The effect is like watching the heartbeat of the swamp, pulsing lights hovering over the bottomlands. This short film was created during the COVID-19 pandemic when the National Park was closed to the public and when the fireflies could be viewed without the interference of external lights.

[baruckobungoo]

Ill never forget one night as I was walking home from a friends house (a route id taken at least 100 times) but one night i looked to my left and saw what must have been 5, 000 fireflies completely lighting up a field in unison... Still one of the most beautiful things ive ever seen in person and something ill never forget

[nonamesoyouwontsearchitupi]

In the Philippines, fireflies were so abundant that even Miguel Lopez De Legazpi (A spanish navigator) first came to an island in the Philippines, he called it "Isla De Fuego" because of how abundant fireflies are in the Mango trees, Molave trees, etc. They're so many that they lit up the island as if it was glowing, that's how ridiculously many.

[sanb]

Imagine this same thing in shrubs tree (100s of trees at a same time) full of this at summer nights on a slope of mountain I experienced this twice and can't explain to anyone

[heirchaos]

The sound effects added to the fireflies takes away from this potentially awesome video.

[KristinPhillips]

This was amazing! Incredible videography. Thank you for putting that out there:)

[Cube-]

I'm so Happy That Nature Has These Bugs to Give Life to Our Earth!

[alpha_ghost]

Fireflies makes every child fantasy to reality

[allisonconnor]

Great video! Best one I've seen on YouTube. I liked the sound effects. It was like watching fairies.

[jeffsavilleproductions]

Just witnessed fireflies with my own eyes this evening for the first time. It really is so magical having that first experience.

[stephendaniel]

Is the end a time lapse? Same process as the photographing the stars?

[dr.brandileebunge]

What Magikal Creations are All Around Us???
What a Beautiful & Tragic display of eternal light & love. ✨💚🌙💫

[davidstowell]

We have displays of "Blue Ghost" synchronous firelies in the forest around our cottage in rural Tennessee. They're out tonight and they're astonishing!

[valeriebishop]

We have been fortunate to see blue ghosts! This was awesome.

[mknadeem]

when i was a kid i used to see a lot of fireflies in my hometown but nowadays not even a single firefly can be seen. :(

[samraatsingh]

There were so many fireflies in East Indian jungles and villages even in cities. Where have all the fireflies gone?

[pjayadeep]

We still have it in the shade grown coffee estates with wild trees and wild animals around.. all around our farmhouse from middle of April till the monsoon rains drown them.

[nadiashehnaz]

Is it difficult to get there? Any proper accommodation? Any guide services? Wats the best season? In Malaysia v also hv many spots for fireflies do connect w me n I can give more info.

[LuvDogs]

I love Fireflies, dragonflies and butterflies 🦋

[Allen]

Mac, I have access to a population of p. frontalis on a private farm. I’m a still photographer and know squat about videography. May I ask the camera you used?

[xianriv]

Permission to use your vid for my schoolworks 🥺♥️