I-Lan Firefly Ecological Leisure Farm Introduction
Iran House is the most well-planned firefly ecology exhibition hall in Taiwan. The hall is mainly divided into two display areas: the day hall and the night hall. The highlight of the day hall is to introduce visitors to the types and characteristics of fireflies through image displays and text explanations. It also showcases various live fireflies, illustrating their growth process from egg, larva, pupa to adult. The night hall, known as the Wonderful Glow area, uses special display methods to educate the public about the different glowing behaviors of various fireflies both on land and in water, allowing for a better understanding of fireflies. Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs or fire beetles, are insects that emit light. Generally, the peak season for the most variety of fireflies occurs from March to June each year. Based on the environment in which their larvae develop, they can be categorized into aquatic fireflies, semi-aquatic fireflies, and terrestrial fireflies. The body structure of fireflies is generally divided into the head, thorax, and abdomen. They illuminate because they contain a gland that produces a substance called luciferin, which glows through oxidation; the light produced by fireflies is cold light that is typically used for warning and courting purposes, often bringing us many delightful surprises. In order to immerse visitors in a deeper ecological atmosphere, not only is the Firefly Ecology Conservation Hall well-planned, but the farm environment is also thoughtfully designed, especially with the planting of various types and colors of flowers, such as lavender, petunias, sage, blue angels, and purple cloud flowers, creating a vibrant and colorful scene. Besides having fun, visitors can enjoy rich coffee or flower tea made from herbs like lemon balm, lemon grass, rosemary, and stevia, allowing for a relaxed afternoon tea time.
