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

Four Mile Creek tracks rare fireflies ...

Fireflies light up in the grass at Fontenelle Park in Omaha on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

A study published a year ago in Science of the Total Environment points to various environmental factors that could doom ...

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

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

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