Restoration efforts bring back fireflies in Sichuan

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Fireflies light up the spring nights in Qingshen County, southwest China's Sichuan Province in April, 2026. /CCTV Plus

Thanks to local restoration efforts, fireflies are illuminating the spring nights in Qingshen County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, this April, attracting visitors with their stunning natural displays.

Their soft, flickering glow has become a major attraction for tourists.

Fireflies light up the field in Qingshen County, southwest China's Sichuan Province in April, 2026. /CCTV Plus

Often seen as signs of a healthy environment, fireflies thrive in clean and well-maintained ecosystems. Local efforts in habitat restoration and pollution control have helped Qingshen protect these fragile insects, including several rare and endangered species, allowing their previously scarce populations to grow.

So far, 53 firefly habitats and 12 species have been documented in the county, highlighting the county's rich ecological diversity.

Fireflies on seen on leaves, southwest China's Sichuan Province in April, 2026. /CCTV Plus

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Restoration efforts bring back fireflies, who put on spectacular light show in Sichuan