This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

It’s clear to anyone who takes a walk at dusk that the illuminated critters are floating around in stronger numbers than in ...

Ottawa backyards sparkled with firefly activity last summer. This year, they're largely absent — and data gaps are leaving ...

In a process called bioluminescence, lightning bugs produce light through a chemical reaction in their body. Unlike a ...

There are more than 40 species of fireflies in Missouri, but for the last few years people have been concerned about the ...

Are you seeing more bright lights in the big city so far this summer? It’s no cause for concern — it’s just fireflies, also ...

You're not imagining it. Fireflies are having a good year. Why it matters: Firefly populations have declined over the last ...

"A short lawn won’t hurt fireflies, but it won’t bring them into your yard either," she says. Related: 12 Alternatives to a ...

No, fireflies/lightning bugs aren't going extinct, but their populations are declining, specifically in highly ...

In recent years, people have reported that they feel there are fewer fireflies coming out. Is there any truth to that, though ...

Fireflies face numerous threats contributing to their decline, but this summer's humid nights have them out in force in some ...