Fireflies: Summer's dazzling gift
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Speakers: Ken R. Butler and Peggy S. Butler
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Abstract:
The multi-media presentation includes an introduction to the most prevalent firefly species,
teaches how to use the flash pattern to identify different species and provides a discussion of the
femme fatale of fireflies, the genus photuris. You will learn why the female photuris must
imitate the female flash pattern of other firefly species to attract, kill and eat the males of nonphoturis
species. Fast paced and informative, the presenters encourage questions at any time
during the virtual presentation.
Biography:
In 2012, through an amazing set of circumstances, Ken R. Butler, an officer within an
investment organization and his wife, Peggy, a speech and hearing pathologist within the local
public schools, discovered themselves surrounded by the rarest of firefly species, the
synchronous firefly! This discovery, at their home in the Allegheny National Forest in NW PA,
created a deep passion to share their good fortune with others. They are the co-founders of the
PA Firefly Festival Inc. with a mission to educate both children and adults about environmental
change and the emerging threats to all firefly habitats.
They are avid outdoor enthusiasts and love to fly fish the cold mountain streams near their
home. Now committed to serving as citizen scientists, they support the development of firefly
habitat and dark sky environment. The Butler’s are enthusiastic presenters and look
forward to seeing everyone virtually in April.
Registration:
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqf-6grjkuHNUa_in261cLGtezD5WM8WbG
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Abstract:
The multi-media presentation includes an introduction to the most prevalent firefly species,
teaches how to use the flash pattern to identify different species and provides a discussion of the
femme fatale of fireflies, the genus photuris. You will learn why the female photuris must
imitate the female flash pattern of other firefly species to attract, kill and eat the males of nonphoturis
species. Fast paced and informative, the presenters encourage questions at any time
during the virtual presentation.
Biography:
In 2012, through an amazing set of circumstances, Ken R. Butler, an officer within an
investment organization and his wife, Peggy, a speech and hearing pathologist within the local
public schools, discovered themselves surrounded by the rarest of firefly species, the
synchronous firefly! This discovery, at their home in the Allegheny National Forest in NW PA,
created a deep passion to share their good fortune with others. They are the co-founders of the
PA Firefly Festival Inc. with a mission to educate both children and adults about environmental
change and the emerging threats to all firefly habitats.
They are avid outdoor enthusiasts and love to fly fish the cold mountain streams near their
home. Now committed to serving as citizen scientists, they support the development of firefly
habitat and dark sky environment. The Butler’s are enthusiastic presenters and look
forward to seeing everyone virtually in April.