Firefly notecards with its strikingly colorful plumage

with its strikingly colorful plumage of iridescent greens

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A commonly known fact about the Long-tailed Sylph is that it is a species of hummingbird

Its glossy green-black plumage and distinctive yellow gape patch make it easy to spot

A fun fact about bluebirds is that they are known to mate for life and often return to the same nesting sites year after year

Firefly notecards with its strikingly colorful plumageThe Photinus firefly, found throughout eastern North America, is known for its bioluminescent flashes during summer nights. Males signal in flight to attract females using rhythmic light patterns. While commonly called lightning bugs, they are actually beetles. A fun fact: their larvae are nicknamed glowworms and also emit light!