Have you ever wondered why fireflies flicker? (1 Viewer)

[athenaaa]

I saw some fireflies last night while walking along the beach and wondered why they flicker. Turn out the flickering is the way they communicate. Each species of firefly has their own unique flickering pattern. It can be used to attract a mate or to warn away predators.​

 

[dark_tranquility]

cool

Is the flickering bright or just dull like average

 

[mysteric]

and if you're curious on how they flicker at the same time

How Do Fireflies Flash in Sync? Studies Suggest a New Answer. | Quanta Magazine

Field research suggests a new explanation for the synchronized flashing in fireflies and confirms that a novel form of “chimeric” synchrony occurs naturally.

www.quantamagazine.org

 

[Ahsoka]

You mean to tell me they don’t flicker because the wind makes the fire in their butt sputter? Lame