In a process called bioluminescence, lightning bugs produce light through a chemical reaction in their body. Unlike a ...

Pesticide use, loss of habitat and, ironically, light pollution are all a threat to the insects. But there is reason to be ...

Fireflies light up in the grass at Fontenelle Park in Omaha on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Firefly populations are dwindling across North America. Discover what's being done and how you can help save these magical ...

To invite the ethereal golden glow of these insects, you must create a habitat that suits the lifestyle of the fireflies.

This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

Fireflies light up the night sky at New Canaan Land Trust's Marvin, Massarella, & Friends Firefly Sanctuary in New Canaan, ...

Fireflies in Ottawa drew unusual attention last summer. They winked through backyards and across parking lots in numbers high ...

* Fireflies operate at near 100% efficiency, with a trace amount of heat emitted from those flashes. Incandescent bulbs emit about 10% of their energy as light, with fluorescent bulbs coming in around ...

It’s clear to anyone who takes a walk at dusk that the illuminated critters are floating around in stronger numbers than in ...

A study published a year ago in Science of the Total Environment points to various environmental factors that could doom ...