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Twinkling fireflies light up fairy tale world in S China's Guangdong

Posted: 01 Jun 2023

 

 

Twinkling fireflies light up fairy tale world in S China's Guangdong

 

Source: (People's Daily Online) 16:02, May 31, 2023

 

 

Photo shows fireflies at the South China National Botanical Garden in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Photo/Huang Jie)

 

A nighttime firefly-sightseeing activity recently started at the South China National Botanical Garden in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, drawing throngs of tourists to get closer to nature and take in the beauty of biodiversity.

 

Bathed in the gentle summer breeze, fireflies danced in the bushes, twinkling like stars and creating a fairyland vibe.

 

A staff member of the botanical garden said the firefly has high requirements for its living environment, making it an important touchstone of the environment.

 

The insect's life can be divided into four stages — egg, larva, pupa and adult. Growing from an egg to a pupa, it needs to stay dormant under dead leaves, in the soil or in water for six months to two years.

 

After all the twists and turns, the firefly eventually can fly.

 

 

 

Photos show the fireflies at the South China National Botanical Garden in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Photo/Ye Haitian)

 

 

 

Photos show the fireflies at the South China National Botanical Garden in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Photo/Huang Jie)

 

 

 

Photos show the fireflies at the South China National Botanical Garden in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Photo/Chen Zhifeng)

 

 

Visitors tour the South China National Botanical Garden in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, to view fireflies. (Photo/Wang Yadie)

 

 

Photo shows a sight of the South China National Botanical Garden in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, where fireflies can be seen. (Photo/Wang Yadie)

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