The International Firefly Symposium, held every three years, brings together a diverse global community, including researchers, students, conservationists, naturalists, educators, artists, and others passionate about firefly research and conservation. The 2025 IFS aims to be a space for sharing and exchanging updated knowledge on the ecology, behavior, morphology, and cultural significance of fireflies, while fostering collaborative partnerships. We will also discuss new methodologies and strategies to protect threatened firefly species and their habitats. Our main goal is to raise awareness and appreciation of fireflies across cultures by blending artistic and scientific perspectives on these amazing insects.

México is a hotspot for fireflies, with nearly 300 species recorded to date! In the country, a large community of researchers from various universities, alongside members of civil society, ejidatarios, comuneros, and owners of firefly sighting centers, are actively engaged in studying these wonderful insects. Together, we strive to uncover new insights about these enchanting creatures while seeking to harmonize tourism with conservation efforts. Our mission is to widely disseminate knowledge among the population through various means.

Christopher Cratsley (USA) - Chair
Sonny Wong Choong Hay (Malaysia) - Honorary secretary
Vor Yiu (Hong Kong) - Honorary treasurer
Wan F.A. Jusoh (Malaysia) - Australia-Pacific representative
Anchana Thancharoen (Thailand) - Asia representative
Raphaël de Cock (Belgium) - Europe representative
Sarah Lower (USA) – North America representative
Cisteil Xinum Pérez Hernández (México) – México & Central America representative

Cisteil X. Pérez Hernández - Michoacana University of Saint Nicholas from Hidalgo and IUCN Firefly Specialist Group
Sandra García de Jesús - Autonomous University of Tlaxcala
Juan Sánchez Suárez - Autonomous University of Tlaxcala
Guillermo Pérez Flores - Autonomous University of Tlaxcala
Ek del Val - Institute for Ecosystem and Sustainability Research, UNAM
Carlos Cordero - Institute of Ecology, UNAM
Paola Velasco, Institute of Anthropological Research, UNAM
Erick Daniel Trujillo - College of Tlaxcala
Eligio García Serrano - Fund for the Conservation of the Neovolcanic Belt C.A.
Marina Sánchez Luna - Autonomous University of Tlaxcala
Tania López-Palafox - IUCN Firefly Specialist Group Regional Coordinator
Pablo Jaramillo - Institute for Ecosystem and Sustainability Research , UNAM
Karina Sánchez Echeverría - Michoacana University of Saint Nicholas from Hidalgo

Carlos Cordero
Ek del Val
Cisteil Pérez
Christopher Cratsley
Sarah Lower
Wan FA Jusoh
Anchana Thancharoen
Paola Velasco
Luis Mendoza Cuenca

Faculty of Agrobiology, Autonomous University of Tlaxcala
Fireflyers International Network
IUCN Species Survival Commissions - Firefly Specialist Group
Faculty of Biology, Michoacana University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo
Institute for Ecosystem and Sustainability Research, Institute of Ecology and Institute of Anthropological Research, National Autonomous University of México
The Fund for the Conservation of the Neovolcanic Belt
College of Tlaxcala
Fireflies from Michoacán project