20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Fluffy flying Himebotaru
"Himebotaru" is a small firefly about 6-8 mm in length that lives in the forest. They emit a short, intense light like a flash. I have been researching and photographing this firefly habitat for 10 years. "Himebotaru" lives near people, but because it is not well known, roads and other obstacles may destroy its habitat. I continue to photograph fireflies because I want people to know about the existence of fireflies.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 06.2022 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
Photo Location: | Nambu Town, Tottori Prefecture, Japan |
Camera: | ILCE-7RM2 |
Copyright: | © Masahiro Hiroike |