Staff Sgt. Cole "Firefly" Optera is a lightning bug. He can communicate with other lightning bugs though a system of flashes. He protects gardens by feeding off larvae, snails, slugs and earthworms!
The Special Winged Action Team, or SWAT, is our band of bug ambassadors who want to educate YOU about bugs during Bug Week!
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Last Updated: September 06, 2023