So many fireflies .........

[BritManToo]

Last night I was sitting out on the patio around 9pm, and a firefly flew past me.

I thought, wonder if there's any in the field behind my home, so I went upstairs to look out the back windows, and the field was full of them, must have been over 30 and maybe as many as 100 flying around, blinking and flashing. This is the most I've ever seen by far, normally only 2 or 3. It was an amazing sight to see!

[BritManToo]

Just went out to watch them again, there were even more tonight, they've even spread to the front garden. It's an amazing show, pitch black with flashing everywhere and a buffalo bellowing in the distance.

[jas007]

13 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Last night I was sitting out on the patio around 9pm, and a firefly flew past me.

I thought, wonder if there's any in the field behind my home, so I went upstairs to look out the back windows, and the field was full of them, must have been over 30 and maybe as many as 100 flying around, blinking and flashing. This is the most I've ever seen by far, normally only 2 or 3. It was an amazing sight to see!

Only 100?  Has the world firefly population suffered a serious decline?

 

I can remember as a kid going out and catching the things in a jar.  I forget why we were doing that, other than for fun.  There must have been thousands of the them, flying around.  Maybe more than that.  Millions?  

 

I'll have to look it up.  But if you only see 100, that's crazy.  

[clokwise]

Lucky you. I haven't noticed any at my house. Mind you, I wasn't really looking. I'll go look tonight.

 

There's a village outside of BKK which has millions of them. You can take a small boat down a canal and you'll see hundreds of trees, each lit up by tens of thousands of these bugs. And all blinking in unison like xmas tress lights. It's quite a sight to see.

 

[Grusa]

Photos/video please?

[BritManToo]

3 minutes ago, Grusa said:

Photos/video please?

Not that impressive on camera .........

[newbee2022]

On 5/29/2025 at 7:42 AM, BritManToo said:

Last night I was sitting out on the patio around 9pm, and a firefly flew past me.

I thought, wonder if there's any in the field behind my home, so I went upstairs to look out the back windows, and the field was full of them, must have been over 30 and maybe as many as 100 flying around, blinking and flashing. This is the most I've ever seen by far, normally only 2 or 3. It was an amazing sight to see!

Yes, last year same time around I haven't seen any or only a few.

But this year a lot.

Thank you for your post❤️

[IsaanT]

My other half took me to see fireflies at an army base.  It was a good visit.  From memory, the fireflies were most active straight after dusk, and the numbers observed diminished as the evening went on.

I couldn't remember the name and she's out and about as I write so I asked Gemini:
 

There is indeed an army base in Thailand where people can go to watch fireflies in the woods!

 

It is the Phrom Yothi Military Barrack (ค่ายพรหมโยธี), located in Muang District, Prachinburi Province.

 

This camp is known for its "Firefly Land" within the military base, where thousands of fireflies gather, particularly the terrestrial firefly Asymmetricata circumdata.

Key details about visiting:

• Location: Phrom Yothi Military Barrack, Muang District, Prachinburi Province. (It's about a 2-hour drive from Bangkok).
• Best Time to Visit: The fireflies are typically most abundant during the rainy season, specifically in June and July each year.
• Viewing Hours: The camp usually opens for viewing in the evening, often from around 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM.
• Experience: Visitors can often walk along designated trails, sometimes on raised walkways, to view the fireflies. It's described as a very natural and impressive display, especially for families.

It's important to note that access might be seasonal and managed by the military authorities, so it's always a good idea to check local tourism information or contact the camp directly closer to the June-July period for the most up-to-date visiting hours and rules.
 

Other popular places to see fireflies in Thailand include Amphawa Floating Market (boat tours along the Mae Klong River) and various national parks like Khao Kho and Kaeng Krachan, but Phrom Yothi Military Barrack is the one specifically identified as an army base with this unique attraction.

[Baht Simpson]

On 5/29/2025 at 7:42 AM, BritManToo said:

Last night I was sitting out on the patio around 9pm, and a firefly flew past me.

I thought, wonder if there's any in the field behind my home, so I went upstairs to look out the back windows, and the field was full of them, must have been over 30 and maybe as many as 100 flying around, blinking and flashing. This is the most I've ever seen by far, normally only 2 or 3. It was an amazing sight to see!

They're wonderful aren't they?

 

I would see them regularly in the past at the start of the wet season, but not for a few years now. The same with the butterflies. Hopefully they will return. I did see a host of butterflies yesterday when the sun came out so here's hoping.

 

 

[Baht Simpson]