A rainy start to the season could mean a banner year for lightning bugs, especially across the eastern half of the country.

"If you catch a firefly and keep it in a jar, you may find that you have lost a tiny star.If you let it go back into the night, you may see it once again. Star bright." — Lilian Moore As a boy, ...

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

List of species by scientific name -- Preface: For the awe of it -- Acknowledgments -- What genus is it? -- Fireflies around the world -- Frequently asked questions -- Eggs, larvae, and pupae -- ...

Discovering why a rare firefly is thriving at an Indiana nature preserve could benefit other threatened species.

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 ...

In the deepening twilight, the pines edging my backyard merge into a wall of shadow. I hold my breath, staring hard into the ...

For some, glowing is a way to find a mate. For others, it's a clever trick to catch food or stay alive. Here are five animals ...

In the deepening twilight, the pines edging my backyard merge into a wall of shadow. I hold my breath, staring hard into the darkness. Will they come? No matter how many times I repeat this ritual, ...

Like barbecues and beach passes, fireflies have long been a symbol of summer in Connecticut. Though both recent research and anecdotal evidence suggests a significant decrease in the firefly ...

Firefly populations have decreased due to habitat loss, light pollution and chemical use. Fireflies are beetles that use bioluminescence for mating, with some species employing deceptive tactics.