Kuala Selangor Fireflies, Kampung Kuantan
There are two places in Kuala Selangor where tourist can see fireflies or kelip kelip, at Bukit Belimbing and at Kampung Kuantan (kampung means village). Located about 1 hour driving from Kuala Lumpur both fire flies park actually located about 14 km from each other.
The fireflies at Kampung Kuantan are the sight to see. Kampung Kuantan is thought to be only one of two places in the world where fireflies congregate in huge number. The fireflies are type of beetle. It is active during the night and its tail shines on and off in the dark. The species that thrive here is the Ptreroplyx Tener. They shine their lights in unison at a rate of three flashes per second. As there are thousands of fireflies, the effect is a glittering brightness. The fireflies are only 6 centimeter long, the male shines brighter than the female, this allows them to attract the female during courtship. Fire flies only live for only two to three month.
Kampung Kuantan are located in a mangrove area. The Berembang tree, Sonneratia Caesealaris, which grows on the banks of the Selangor river is rich source of food for fireflies, which feed on the sap of its leaves. The three needs marshy conditions and grows well on wetlands. The wetland in Kampung Kuantan filters water from the river and is also a feeding ground and nursery for many aquatic animals.