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

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

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

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

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

They’re a common sight on summer nights: fireflies. Or you might call them lightning bugs. When all is dark, you can’t help ...

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

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

Fireflies need moisture, food, shelter and darkness to thrive. Here are a few things to do in your yard to help fireflies, ...