I-Ran Leisure Farm Introduction
Iriyanju is the most well-planned firefly ecology exhibition hall in Taiwan. The hall is mainly divided into two types of exhibition areas: the day hall and the night hall. The focus of the day hall is to provide visitors with an initial understanding of the types and characteristics of fireflies through photo displays and written explanations; it also showcases various live fireflies and introduces the growth process of fireflies from the egg stage, larval stage, pupal stage to the adult stage. The night hall, known as the Wonderful Glow Area, employs special display methods to help the public understand the different glowing behaviors of various fireflies on land and in water, fostering a more accurate understanding of fireflies. Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs or fire insects, are insects that emit light. Generally, the peak season for observing the most firefly species is from March to June each year. They can be categorized into aquatic fireflies, semi-aquatic fireflies, and terrestrial fireflies based on the environment in which the larvae grow. The body structure of fireflies can be divided into the head, thorax, and abdomen. They glow due to the presence of luciferin glands in their bodies, which emit light through oxidation. The light produced by fireflies is considered cold light and is usually emitted for warning and mating purposes, which often brings us a sense of surprise. To provide visitors with a deeper ecological experience, in addition to the firefly ecological conservation hall, careful planning has been done for the farm environment, particularly in planting a variety of flowers of different types and colors, such as lavender, dwarf petunias, salvia, blue angels, and purple cloud flowers, creating a vibrant and colorful atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy fragrant coffee or herbal teas made from lemon balm, lemon verbena, rosemary, and stevia while enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea experience.
