Summertime in the South is synonymous with the twinkling, light-up beetles that linger in the bushes, on the edge of the woods, or just beyond the lake. Those floating incandescent insects that are ...

These light-up insects put on the most magical show of the summer. Fireflies light up during twilight to attract mates using bioluminescence in their abdomens. Regional differences influence whether ...

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs (or even glowworms) are a part of the Lampyridae family that produce a glowing light from their abdomens. It’s not magic—their famous glow by is an example of ...

One in three North American firefly species may be at risk of extinction. Habitat destruction, water pollution, and light pollution are major threats to fireflies. Firefly ecotourism is promoting ...

But one thing’s for sure, both refer to an alluring family of flying beetles that communicate through bioluminescent flashes. Keep reading to learn more about them—and what you call them says about ...

Many people think back on their childhood summers and recall evenings spent chasing fireflies across a field, perhaps catching the insects in jars to admire their fascinating blinking patterns up ...

One of the lightning bugs I captured in the backyard of my Skaneateles home. (David Figura l NYup.com) When I was a kid, my brother and I took great delight in going out on warm summer nights and ...