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 ...

Across Ohio, the dog days of summer are upon us with recent high temps and humidity making for sweltering weather. Popular activities in those conditions usually consist of trips to the local swimming ...

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, ...

Now is the time of year many might begin to see annual fireflies lighting up yards -- a sign that summer has finally arrived. But could that beloved sight be in jeopardy? Fireflies, also known as ...

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 ...

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 ...

ATLANTA — Summer in Georgia brings heat, humidity, and afternoon storms — and, for many, the familiar glow of fireflies, or lightning bugs. But in parts of north Georgia, that glow isn’t as bright as ...

The flash of fireflies is a tiny but powerful sign of summer. These little insects delight young and old. They’re important enough to be Pennsylvania’s state insect, appropriately named photuris ...