Description
Fireflies are bioluminescent beetles that can produce flashes of light in their abdomens to attract mates. Synchronous fireflies are fascinating because they blink in unison, and they only live in a specific area of the Great Smokies. Yet, we are losing these wonders in part due to our overuse of pesticides.
Join the UT Arboretum Society via Zoom on Thursday, July 9, 7pm EDT as Michelle Campanis, education coordinator at the University of Tennessee Arboretum, and naturalist/author Stephen Lyn Bales give us give us a look at these insect “all-stars” and discuss the dangers of pesticides.
Did you know that Katydids look like leaves and make an unusual mating call in the summer night by rubbing their stiff forewings together? The beautiful Luna moth females release powerful pheromones that males can detect from miles away!
The class is free, but you must register to receive the Zoom link. If you are unable to watch at the scheduled time, the program will be recorded and sent to everyone who registers. Closed captions are available. For questions or registration issues contact Michelle at mcampani@utk.edu.
This Thursday Nature Supper Club presentation is co-sponsored by the UT Arboretum Society (UTAS) and the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) as part of their ongoing Citizen Science Birding Program.
Photo: A newly emerged Luna moth!, M. Campanis
Date & Time
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM