There are several reasons why some places might be seeing more of these glowy beetles this summer. The first is wet weather.

Recent decades have seen fireflies become scarce in certain areas, and scientists warn that some have experienced concerning ...

Reports of fewer fireflies in recent years have sparked worry for the future of the insect’s population. More sightings this ...

Fireflies (or lightning bugs) perform their light show almost every night over the summer. What to know about the popular ...

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies (yes, they are the same thing), many of us enjoy watching the insects light up the evening and nighttime air. But there are a few reasons why you ...

No matter what you call them, fireflies and lightning bugs are the same thing, Iowa State University Extension entomologist Donald Lewis wrote in 2007. The names are used interchangeably to ...

When fireflies appear in the course of a year depends on where you are in the country. Naturally, the further south you go, the earlier in the year you can see them.