Texas Fireflies
Your Guide to Responsible Home Breeding
About Texas Fireflies
Learn about the unique species of bioluminescent beetles native to our state. Here you'll learn about firefly genders, lifecycles, natural habitats, diet and more!
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Texas Firefly Sightings
Use the interactive map below to find fireflies near you. This map has zoom, drag, and clicking abilities. If you click on a marker it should pull up a photo with a link to more info on the local sighting. This map is limited to research grade sitings only sourced from INaturalist.
Click glowing markers for observation details
Catching Guide
Learn how to catch your first set of local fireflies for your inital colony.
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Breeding Guide
Step-by-step instructions for creating a suitable habitat. Videos tutorials are also provided here.
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