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 ...

It's a right of passage in Iowa: Stepping out into your backyard to see fireflies lighting up the night sky. There are more than 170 species of glowing insects known as Lampyridae in North America.

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 ...

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across Arizona's arid landscape, something unexpected catches your eye — a flicker of light, then another. Fireflies, the elusive lanterns of ...

You might be wondering if fireflies and lightning bugs are the same or different. It is a topic that has sparked debate, yet the reality is that they are the same insect. In fact, these creatures are ...

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.

It wouldn't be summer here in New Jersey without fireflies ... or are they lightning bugs? Regardless, these insects are a harbinger of the season, typically appearing in May, June or July, ...

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, ...