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

Fireflies are under threat from habitat loss, light pollution and climate change, and there is still much left for scientists ...

Ottawa backyards sparkled with firefly activity last summer. This year, they're largely absent — and data gaps are leaving ...

When night falls in summer, sometimes all it takes is a glance toward a dark corner of the garden or a forest path to spot a ...

Contrary to their name fireflies aren't flies but actually soft-winged beetles, and they're known for their dramatic sign - ...

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

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

It’s the last day of June and I’m standing under the overhang on my back deck protected from the last drips of a rainstorm.

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

Light pollution, reduced habitat and pesticides can impact the lightning bug populations in your neighborhood.