What town is the “Firefly Capital” of the United States?
Boone North Carolina, which was named for the early pioneer Daniel Boone, who traversed this area in the mid to late 1700’s. Today, the town is host of several events including the Firefly Festival. When the larval form of the beetle has completed its function- that of growing larger and storing energy- the insect begins the dramatic, almost magical transformation during which it will rebuild itself compete…The firefly builds wings, flight muscles, wing covers, big and complex eyes with innumerable facets, long antennae, new neural circuits, and a new set of behavioral and physiological programs, patterns, and responses. -J.E.
