Dear Lilliputians ,
The first day of Summer is just days away and this is just the time of year that something wonderful happens . It is time for Lightning Bugs to appear . Just the sound of their name is thrilling .
Once it is dark outside tonight take a peak out your window and see if you see Lightning Bugs . They are such a special Summer treat to see . The Lightning Bugs are those bugs that make their own little light . . . they are like tiny little Christmas lights floating in the air on a Summer night . If you see a flash of light in the air that is usually the male or boy Lightning Bug . And if you see a flash of light in the grass that is usually the female or girl Lightning Bug . You should see the baby Lightning Bugs . When they are babies they are actually like little short worms , and they live in the dirt . But, these wormy creatures are like no other . . . They glow ! You may have heard of glow worms . . .
Sometimes even the eggs of the Lightning Bugs glow . Wouldn't you just love to find little glowing eggs .
Some people call these magical bugs Fireflies . . . But did you know that they are not flies at all . They are beetles .
If you hear your Parents or Grandparents mention that there doesn't seem to be as many Lightning Bugs as when they were young . . . it is because there aren't . They are slowly disappearing .
So don't forget to take a peak out your window tonight to see if you can see any because someday there may not be Lightning Bugs to light up the Summer nights with their magical little light .
If you miss the Lightning Bug show outside watch a minute or two of the video above .
Ummmm a good book to read . . .
I hope your library still has it .
Until next time ,
Wildbee
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