I miss the fireflys in Kansas.
2006-07-31 19:02:36 · 12 answers · asked by baddog 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I looked this answer up on the net. I was really surprised at the info I found.
This is what I found that might best cover your question:
If you live in the United States, west of about the middle of Kansas, you are not apt to have the flashing type of fireflies in your area. Although some isolated sightings of luminous fireflies have been reported from time to time from regions of the western U.S., fireflies that glow are typically not found west of Kansas. The reason for this phenomenon is not known.
Many firefly species tend to be found around water such as ponds, streams, marshes or even depressions, ditches, etc., that may retain moisture longer then surrounding areas. However, fireflies are also found in very dry regions of the world as well.
According to this article, there are fireflys in CA. they are just not the twinkle, twinkle species.
2006-07-31 21:02:29 · answer #1 · answered by Chihuahua Magic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you. I used to love scanning a whole yard full of fireflies back in New York. But I guess there isn't so much to miss... with real estate prices in California, I'll probably never be able to afford a house with a yard anyway!!
2006-07-31 19:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by Karen H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't until recently that I found out, not every place has firefly's. We also call them lightning bugs in Iowa. I feel sorry for children that have never gotten to catch a jar of firefly's. Sorry I couldn't answer your question.
2006-07-31 19:11:16 · answer #3 · answered by hagren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know they have fireflys' also in west virgina...In california the climate is to hot and dry for them to beable to live here...I remember them flying all around up and down...They are awesome to watch...
Clowmy
2006-07-31 19:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Minnesota or Wisconsin on a warm June night. I had some just outside the door yesterday but now a cold front came through.
2016-03-27 11:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a note Vegas is in Nevada not California.
2006-08-01 00:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by Boober Fraggle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the cost of living is too high! Lol
2006-07-31 19:07:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr. Chivalry says, "They're afraid they might wander off to Compton and get shot."
Mr. Chivalry has spoken.
2006-08-01 11:57:36 · answer #8 · answered by L Jeezy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who would want to live in the peoples republic of kalifornia?
2006-07-31 19:06:14 · answer #9 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they feel inferior to the vegas strip lights
2006-07-31 19:06:57 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Haylow ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋