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An app to track firefly flashings

Contribute to citizen science by tracking lightning bugs in your backyard

FLASHES OF LIGHT  Fireflies in a long-exposure photo taken in a forest near Nuremberg, Germany. A free app lets you map firefly flashes. 

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By Bethany Brookshire

- More than 2 years ago

A firefly flashing at dusk is an iconic sign of summer. Now you can enjoy these light shows and contribute to science at the same time with a firefly tracking app.