Shining bright for all to see because today is #WorldFireflyDay ✨ Swipe for more fun facts about these bright creatures! 📸: Ali Majdfar #fireflies #nature 📍Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to about 19 species of fireflies. Among them, the synchronous fireflies (Photinus carolinus) are one of the few species with the ability to synchronize their flashing patterns. 📸: Putt Sakdhnagool #worldfireflyday #synchronousfireflies #greatsmokymountains #nationalpark Fireflies produce light through bioluminescence. This occurs when chemicals such as luciferin mix with oxygen and the enzyme luciferase to produce the glow in their abdomens that we all know and love. 🎇 📸: Ruiruito #DidYouKnow Fireflies flash to attract a mate. Each species has its unique glowing pattern to help male and female fireflies find a mate of the same species. 📸: Ali Majdfar