Some fireflies species are in trouble, but here’s why they won’t completely disappear – and simple ways you can help save ...

In a handful of forests across North America, thousands of fireflies abandon their solo acts and pulse together in eerie, ...

Plus, how to attract more lightning bugs to your home.

KELLETTVILLE, Pa. ― Every year in late June, Peggy Butler and her husband, Ken, welcome visitors to rural northwestern Pennsylvania for the chance to glimpse the rare and beguiling Photinus carolinus.

The spring weather made it ideal for fireflies, and many are noticing a surge in the glowing insects. If you aren’t seeing as ...

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are known for their bright displays at night. The glow they give off comes from a ...

Their presence can also suggest that a yard still offers the darkness, moisture, and shelter insect life needs.

It’s not easy counting fireflies. Across North America, there are an estimated 170 fireflies species, which are technically beetles in the order Coleoptera, but inventorying them is a challenge. While ...

Fireflies are emerging across Pennsylvania. Learn how to attract them and find details on the upcoming festival.

It’s an age-old debate that divides families, friends, states and nations: Lightning bugs or fireflies? You chased them as a kid, captured them in your hands. Maybe even put them in jars for an hour ...