Firefly Collection (#4)

Catching Fireflies (colour woodcut)
XOS828713 Catching Fireflies (colour woodcut) by Katsukawa Shunsen (1762-c.1830); 24.5x37.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotaru gari); Japanese, out of copyright

Fireflies, 1793 (colour woodcut)
XOS828712 Fireflies, 1793 (colour woodcut) by Eishusai, Choki (fl.c.1789-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotarugari); Japanese, out of copyright

Hunting fireflies at nightfall, 1796-97 (woodblock print)
XIR253106 Hunting fireflies at nightfall, 1796-97 (woodblock print) by Eishi, Hosoda (1756-1829); Musee Claude Monet, Giverny

Firefly, Firefly (Yacht), Yachts, 1880

John A Collins - Lancashire Industrialist and Inventor
John A Collins - Lancashire Engineer, Industrialist and Inventor. Produced bicycle bags (Cykewear Limited) with a distinctive red dot in the centre

Pyralis Firefly, Photinus pyralis

Picture No. 10896208
Glow Worm / Firefly - Female (Lampyris noctiluca) Date:

Picture No. 10896194
Glow Worm / Firefly - pair mating (Lampyris noctiluca) Date:

Picture No. 10896185
Glow Worm / Firefly - pair mating (Lampyris noctiluca) Date:

Picture No. 10896178
Glow Worm / Firefly - Female (Lampyris noctiluca) Date:

Fairey Firefly TT4 VH132
Fairey Firefly TT4, VH132

Fairey Firefly 1 Z2118 after conversion
Fairey Firefly 1, Z2118, after conversion to the prototype FR4

Fairey Firefly T1 MB750
Fairey Firefly T1, MB750, a converted Firefly 1

Fairey Firefly 1 PP549
Fairey Firefly 1, PP549, at the Daily Express 50 years of flying display at Hendon, July 1951. Date: 1951

Fairey Firefly 1 Z2117
Fairey Firefly 1, Z2117

Fourth of the Hayes-built batch of Fairey Firefly Iis
Fourth of the Hayes-built batch of Fairey Firefly IIs, F-1492, for Belgium

Third of the Hayes-built batch of Fairey Firefly Iis
Third of the Hayes-built batch of Fairey Firefly IIs, F-1491, for Belgium. Photographed in January 1931. Date: 1931

Firefly, view from above

Firefly head, SEM C016 / 9413
Firefly head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a firefly (family Lampyridae), showing its compound eyes (dark green) and antennae (upper left and right)

Glow-worm. Close-up of the head of a firefly (family Lampyridae) larva. Magnification: x34 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Insect illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8065
Insect illustrations, 19th century. The insects shown here include: a stag beetle (Lucanus cervus, top left); a Papilio swallowtail butterfly (upper right); a Dytiscus diving beetle (top right)

Phosphaenus hemipterus, glow worm
Photograph of a glow worm (Phosphaenus hemipterus)

Fireflies - male - Italy
RD-340 Fireflies - male Italy Luciola italica Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Firefly - male - Tuscany
RD-190 Firefly - male Tuscany Luciola italica Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

lightning bugs / fireflies at night - Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia
MAR-1385 lightning bugs / fireflies at night - Tanjung Puting National Park Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia family Lampyridae Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fireflies - The flight of male Fireflies during a summer night - Italy
RD-322 Fireflies - The flight of male Fireflies during a summer night Italy Luciola italica Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

The flight of male Fireflies during a summer night - Italy
RD-33 The flight of male Fireflies during a summer night Italy Luciola italica Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Firefly - mass at night, Western Sepik, Papua New Guinea JPF27239
JPF-13164 Firefly - mass at night Western Sepik, Papua New Guinea Luciola sp. Bioluminescent Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Captivating Fireflies: A Glimpse into the Enchanting World of Illuminated Insects" Step into a mesmerizing world as we explore the enchantment and allure of fireflies. From Eishosai Choki's masterpiece "Catching Fireflies, Mid-1790s" to the daring 825 Squadron on HMS Warrior aircraft carrier, these tiny creatures have captivated human fascination throughout history. Delve into technological marvels like The Globe KD2G-2 Firefly target drone and Fairey Firefly U. 9 VT413, where innovation meets aviation in their namesake. Witness the Slingsby T-3A Firefly N3104L - 93-0560 soaring through the skies with grace and power. But it's not just machines that bear this name; even nature embraces its magic. Experience the ethereal glow at a summer festival of spirits or immerse yourself in a forest illuminated by countless fireflies, known as "The Spirit of Forest. " From maritime legends aboard HMS Eagle to land-based wonders such as Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine PW 6287 Firefly, this name has left an indelible mark across various domains. Discover how Slingsby T-67M Firefly Mk2 G-BLTV takes flight effortlessly while embodying elegance personified. And if you dare venture further, hear tales whispered about THE FIREFLY GHOST haunting ancient ruins under moonlit nights. Finally, picture yourself on a warm summer night surrounded by flickering lights dancing harmoniously – an enchanting symphony orchestrated by these luminous insects. Let your imagination take flight alongside them and bask in their ephemeral beauty. Fireflies illuminate our lives with their magical presence – whether they are found within artistry or technology, folklore or reality. They remind us that even amidst darkness, there is always light waiting to be discovered.