Okinaga Firefly (Genji Botaru) Breeding Area

息長ゲンジボタル発生地 · Okinagagenjibotaruhasseichi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: March 7, 1944
Location: 滋賀県米原市
Prefectures: Shiga
Scientific name: Nipponoluciola cruciata

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Genji Firefly

The Genji Firefly is Japan's representative large firefly, glowing softly by clear streams on early summer nights. Its larvae live in water and feed on freshwater snails. It has declined in many places through water pollution and riverbank works, but conservation efforts continue. "The Genji fireflies of Nagaoka and their breeding site" in Maibara, Shiga, is a Special Natural Monument, and many other sites across Japan are also Natural Monuments.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Okinaga Firefly (Genji Botaru) Breeding Area is a National Natural Monument of Japan (滋賀県米原市). The Genji Firefly is Japan's representative large…

The designated site is in 滋賀県米原市.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.