Iowa natives likely have a memory of seeing rural Iowa lit up by fireflies during the summer months; however, this tradition could be changing. There are more than 2,500 species of fireflies across ...

Many of our most precious childhood memories feature the magnificent firefly. Known for their charming bioluminescence, ...

Of all the intriguing insects out there, the Photuris firefly has always been one of my favorites. This “femme fatale” uses ...

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 ...

A firefly sits on a leaf at a nature area in Columbia. Scientists say loss of wild lands has led to diminishing numbers of lightning bugs over time. There are more than 40 species of fireflies in ...

Fireflies are lighting up summer evenings across the U.S. Northeast, putting on dazzling shows in backyards and city parks. There's no official count, but experts say a particularly wet spring may ...

(WKBN) – Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies (yes, they are the same thing), many of us enjoy watching the insects light up the evening and nighttime air. But there are a few reasons why ...