You might be wondering if fireflies and lightning bugs are the same or different. It is a topic that has sparked debate, yet the reality is that they are the same insect. In fact, these creatures are ...

A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug. “Fireflies have adapted the ability to glow and flash ...

It’s summer, and you might spend your days at the pool, or hiking on the trails, but popular nighttime activities include catching those glowing beetles. Whether you refer to them as fireflies or ...

Fireflies, otherwise known as lightning bugs, are known for their ability to glow at night. According to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, fireflies are actually not flies, but are ...

Lightning bug populations appear to have dramatically decreased in recent years. The author reminisces about childhood memories of catching lightning bugs in jars. Habitat loss, pesticide use, and ...

If you're in a garden, meadow, park, or woodland during the summer, you might see the area light up in the evening. The magical glow in the air is likely the work of fireflies or lightning bugs — a ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it as part of our summer coverage. Chasing lightning bugs on a summer night is a rite of passage for many young Indiana ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it as part of our summer coverage. Chasing lightning bugs on a summer night is a rite of passage for many young Indiana ...

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across Arizona's arid landscape, something unexpected catches your eye — a flicker of light, then another. Fireflies, the elusive lanterns of ...