Irianju Firefly Ecological Recreation Farm Introduction
I-Ran Ecological Exhibit Center is the most well-planned firefly ecological display pavilion in Taiwan. The center is mainly divided into two types of exhibition areas: the Day Pavilion and the Night Pavilion. The focus of the Day Pavilion is to help visitors initially understand the types and characteristics of fireflies through image displays and written explanations. Furthermore, it showcases various live fireflies and presents the growth process of fireflies from their egg, larva, and pupa stages to adulthood. The Night Pavilion, known as the Wonderful Glow Area, uses special display methods to help the public comprehend the different glowing situations of various fireflies on land or in water, providing a more accurate understanding of these insects. Fireflies, also known as "fire-winged insects" or "lightning bugs," are insects that emit light. Generally, the peak season for fireflies occurs from March to June each year. Based on the larval growth environment, fireflies can be categorized into aquatic fireflies, semi-aquatic fireflies, and terrestrial fireflies. The body structure of fireflies can be divided into the head, thorax, and abdomen. They emit light due to the presence of a luminescent gland containing luciferin, which glows through an oxidation process. The light produced by fireflies is cold light, usually serving the purposes of alerting and mating; this often brings us a sense of surprise. To deepen visitors' ecological experience, in addition to the Firefly Ecological Conservation Center, efforts have also been made to carefully plan the farm environment, particularly by planting many different types and colors of flowers, such as lavender, petunias, salvia, blue angelonia, and purple cloud flower, creating a vibrant and colorful scene. While enjoying fun activities, visitors can also savor aromatic coffee or flower teas made from aromatic herbs like lemon balm, lemon verbena, rosemary, and stevia, enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea time.
