Where in the US are there fireflies? (living, places)

[GunnerTHB]

There are a ton of lightning bugs in Southeast Missouri.

[Ankhharu]

They are in the deep south. In Mississippi where I grew up I would see them frequently in some areas, while never in other areas.

[Buckeye614]

I'd see them every summer in New Jersey growing up.

[Spade]

It's big in the South, I know that. Particular Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas. They are out deep in the summer.

[Bass&Catfish2008]

Originally Posted by xboxmas

I have never seen them on the West Coast, and saw some when we went to Wisconsin one summer. I thought they were cool looking at night. I haven't noticed them in any other states I have been to(Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Hawaii, Nevada, Florida, Idaho, etc) and was just wondering where they distribute and what states I can expect to see them in if I were to travel across the country some day.

Oklahoma, for sure.

You will hear some of the old time Okies call 'em "lightenin' bugs" from time to time.

[PortCity]

We have them here in Mobile.

[Tintlelli]

They're in Louisville, and probably other parts of Kentucky.

[Southern man]

We have them in Georgia, but the most I have ever seen was in Nashville, Tenn on the Vanderbilt campus. Some sort of parade field and it was just covered with flashes. It was at least football field size and it seemed to have one every square foot. It was awesome. I do enjoy excess's in nature.

[tanner]

Early last July I returned to Iowa for a few days for a family event. My wife and I were able to take some time one evening to go for a stroll in the country down a gravel road. So many fireflies lit themselves up as we walked past the cornfields.

I'd grown up in Iowa around fireflies, but had forgotten just how beautiful they are. It was quite a treat for us.

[TheKiwi]

We have them in Connecticut too!