This Firefly Phenomenon In Texas Will Enchant You In The Best Way Possible
By Katie Lawrence|Published May 19, 2018
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Magical light shows are about to take over the night in the Texas Hill Country this summer. Beginning in mid-May and continuing throughout the season, swarms of synchronous fireflies will descend upon the darkest, most remote places in Central Texas — and the spectacular light show is one you won’t want to miss.
There are 36 species of firefly in Texas alone, and they all come out in the summer. You'll have ample opportunity to see these luminescent, magnificent creatures if you know where to find them.
Given the immense amount of rain our state received last year from Harvey, this season is predicted to be one of the most active in a long time for fireflies. By far the best places for viewing are remote state parks like Colorado Bend and Pedernales Falls.
It's almost as if the bugs are part of a synchronized light show because of how perfectly in-tune they are with one another. Watching these amazing creatures illuminate the darkness is one of the most spectacular things you'll ever witness.