Research - Tionesta, Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania Firefly Festival Inc. (PAFF) is a research/education based non-profit company located next to the Allegheny National Forest in Kellettville, Pennsylvania. PAFF has a mission of educating the public about firefly science and conservation. In addition to providing educational programs for schools and organizations PAFF also celebrates the annual PA Firefly Festival on the last weekend in June. This time coincides with the mating displays of over fifteen firefly species including the unique "Synchronous" and "Chinese Lantern" fireflies. Fireflies, through the efforts of children, are the designated state insect of Pennsylvania and are part of the environmental heritage of Pa.