Joined: Jun 1, 2022 Last Active: Jun 16, 2024 iNaturalist
I am just a freshman with an interest in fireflies, cicadas, and many other random groups. In college, I'm hoping to study Coleoptera such as tiger beetles and fireflies. I also own a project called Cicadas of North America North of Mexico with @thecicadadude and @hexapoda.
I have been photographing for around four years now, but I have had an interest in entomology since far before then. I recently became interested in fireflies of the U.S. (mainly NE), so I purchased Lynn Faust´s Glow Worms and Lightning Bugs. This last summer, I spent a lot of time collecting different species of fireflies, and identifying them based on flash pattern, and the amazing content that the guide contains. I now know a lot more about this amazing family, and if you have any questions or concerns about firefly or cicada IDs, I would be glad to help. (disclaimer: I´m not an expert, just a high schooler trying to make the best IDs possible) .
Special thanks to my online friend @thecicadadude, for getting me started on this site.!
Finally, thank you to all of the amazing people who strive to make this site a better place!