The fireflies in Beacon Hills are more than just background atmosphere:
Scott, Derek, and Isaac team up with Chris Argent , an unlikely ally who uses his hunter expertise to track the werewolves without killing them.
Early in the episode, a jar of fireflies shatters near Boyd. The swarming light momentarily distracts him, allowing two young children to escape his attack.
Lydia finds herself in a "fugue state," unconsciously driving to a swimming pool where she discovers a body—the first clear hint of her identity as a Banshee .
Overview of "Fireflies" (Season 3, Episode 3) In this episode of Teen Wolf , the pack faces the chaos of a full moon while tracking and Cora , who have lost control under the lunar influence . The episode's title refers to a mysterious swarm of fireflies that act as a supernatural omen and a pivotal plot device. ⚡ The Supernatural Mystery