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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

"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 ...

Light pollution, reduced habitat and pesticides can impact the lightning bug populations in your neighborhood.

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