Firefly

From Animal Crossing City

I caught a firefly! The gentle light... It relaxes me...- Animal Crossing: Wild World
Whoo! I caught a firefly! Now I don't need a flashlight!- Animal Crossing: City Folk

Firefly
Scientific Name	To Be Confirmed
Family	Lampyridae - Fireflies
Time of Year	June
Time of Day	8pm to 4am
Where Found	Near Fresh Water
Size	15mm
Selling Price	300 Bells
Appearances	Animal Forest Animal Crossing Animal Crossing: Wild World Animal Crossing: City Folk

The Firefly is a very common insect in the Animal Crossing series. It can be found at night, between 7pm and 4am, during the month of June, flying near fresh water (rivers and ponds). It is easy to find, giving off an eerie glow that calmly fades and strenghtens. Once caught, the Bugs and Fish window in City Folk says; "The posteriors of both females and males light up. They are not turn signals."

In Wild World, fireflies were represented by bright yellow 'blobs', the same colour as the light given off by buildings. In City Folk, fireflies appear much more realistic.

[edit] Donating to the Museum in Wild World

Despite reluctantly accepting a firefly, Blathers will still talk about it;

"I've heard tales of children unable to buy candles... Yes, these unfortunate souls are said to have studied by firefly light! Ugh. The mere thought of having a bug that close... Blech! So very vile... I'd rather read in darkness!"

The firefly can be found hovering over the pond in the first room of the Insect exhibit.

[edit] Donating to the Museum in City Folk

Upon donating to the museum, Blathers the curator will say;

"Many theories exist as to why fireflies can glow, but we've yet to find a clear answer, eh wot? The answer is not nearly so relevant as the fact they are bugs, and therefore wretched."

It can be found hovering over the small pond to the bottom-left in the bottom terrace, occasionally

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