Some Floridians never see a firefly in their home state, but Florida actually has more than 50 species of firefly. Here's how, when and where to see them.

Some Floridians never see a firefly in their home state, but Florida actually has more than 50 species of firefly. Here's how, when and where to see them.

Lightning bugs and fireflies are the exact same insect. The terms are the result of distinct regional dialects. To put it in analogy form: lightning bug is to firefly as say, soda is to pop.

South Carolina lightning bugs rely on wetlands and damp environments to ... He noted that documented salt marsh lightning bug species can be found in both Florida and the mid-Atlantic seaboard.

The lightning bug contains luciferin and luciferase, two rare chemicals used in research on cancer, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis and heart disease. One more reason for me to smile.

If you’re under the impression you can’t see “lightning bugs” in Florida, you probably just don’t live in the right area for them or are not looking at the right time of year.