| County | Unicoi County, TN |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,200 ft |
| Latitude | 36.0405583 |
| Longitude | -82.5540989 |
We got to experience a pretty unique and amazing thing. Blue ghost fireflies in Unicoi County at Rocky Fork. Blue ghost fireflies are very rare and only live in the TN/NC region of the Appalachian Mountains.
They only live as adults for 3 weeks, and only mate and don't even eat during this phase. They are unlike any other type of fireflies. They emit a very dim blue/white light and don't flash/blink. They stay lit up for up to a minute at a time and stay within a couple feet of the ground. They kind of sway back and forth in a very soothing manor. It is am awesome experience. We are so lucky to live an a region with such diverse wildlife.
These photos are a composite of several 2 minute exposures.
