Lightning bugs, also known as fireflies, are harmless insects known for their ability to produce light through a chemical reaction called bioluminescence. The term "lightning bug" is a common, ...

The season for lightning bugs—also known as fireflies—is beginning as warmer, more humid air spreads north across the country. These glowing insects thrive in slightly tropical environments and are a ...

INDIANA, USA — Lightning bugs started flying around a bit earlier this year thanks to our wetter and warmer spring overall! Peak season may a bit earlier than normal this year. Or are they fireflies?

A firefly in Komono, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. Grab a mason jar and fall back into childhood. Lightning bugs are back in Michigan! Long before string lights, catching a glowing beetle in a jar was ...

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 ...

Lightning bugs, also known as fireflies, are believed to be declining in Illinois, likely due to habitat loss and light pollution. Research on the decline is limited, partly due to the nocturnal ...

Charlotte is a melting pot, so it’s no surprise there are arguments here: lightning bugs or fireflies? What do you call them? But whatever you call them, their glow is a welcome sight during the ...