Moderators topgun2 Posted May 1, 2021 Moderators Posted May 1, 2021 Last year we had a short discussion about what time of the year do the fireflies come out in the mountains of western North Carolina. Well, within the next three weeks or so some 20 varieties of fireflies will begin to do their annual ritual and this includes the "blue" fireflies that are only know to exist in very limited ranges and the synchronous fireflies that are "famous" in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park (June 1-8 and it takes a lottery ticket to get to see these which are available at Recreation.gov from today through May 3rd). Good luck on getting a ticket! Bill 1 2 1 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC
Moderators SeaDawg Posted May 3, 2021 Moderators Posted May 3, 2021 Saw the first few tonight. So exciting. 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good.
Landrover Posted May 3, 2021 Posted May 3, 2021 We are now starting in the season of the sound of the splatter of love bugs. 😫 I’d rather be watching those fire flies. 2 1 Grant 2022 GMC Denali 2500 HD 2019 Elite 11😎
Moderators SeaDawg Posted May 3, 2021 Moderators Posted May 3, 2021 I love spring in western North Carolina. We see the fireflies, and the early flowers. My photos from today. New species, in the drive. Some type of tiny iris. So pretty. 2 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good.
BackofBeyond Posted May 3, 2021 Posted May 3, 2021 It is approaching that time - I'll spend more time cleaning the grill and front end of the truck - than the other 3/4 of the vehicle. Ollie becomes a bug magnet - FF be darned. It is a bugs life... RB Cindy, Russell and "Harley dog" . Home is our little farm near Winchester TN 2018 Oliver Legacy Elite II - 2018 GMC 2500 Duramax "Die young - As late as possible"
Moderators topgun2 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Moderators Posted May 3, 2021 12 hours ago, SeaDawg said: Some type of tiny iris. So pretty. Technically, those are: Iris kristata (crested dwarf iris) - at least that is what my wife says. I simply call them blue flowers. Bill 1 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC
Moderators SeaDawg Posted May 3, 2021 Moderators Posted May 3, 2021 Thanks, Bill, (and your wife) for the info. First year we've seen this in this spot. Sometimes, up the mountain aways. I've always loved irises. I hope they'll spread into a bigger patch. We seem to see different wildflowers every year. These little ones (I think they're a type of violet) seem to be early spring bloomers. Only last until the trees are fully leafed out. 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good.
Moderators topgun2 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Moderators Posted May 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, SeaDawg said: These little ones (I think they're a type of violet) seem to be early spring bloomers. Violet - common blue (Viola papilionacea) Or, I call it another blue flower.😁 1 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC
Moderators SeaDawg Posted May 3, 2021 Moderators Posted May 3, 2021 Sorry about the hijack. I'll see if I can repay you with a firefly photo, tonight. 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good.
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