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Death Glow: How Fireflies Turn Mating Signals into Survival Weapons

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

Where are the fireflies? Why bioluminescent species are going extinct

For some children, one of their fondest summer memories is catching a firefly in their hands and watching it glow while it sits in their palm. These fireflies (or lightning bugs, glow flies or moon ...
CNN

Spider forces male fireflies to flash like females to set a lethal trap, scientists say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. In the paddy fields ...
Phys.org

Why do fireflies light up? And how can I bring more fireflies to my yard?

For many of us, seeing fireflies light up the night is one of the more pleasant signs that summer has arrived. But what's behind their sparkling flights? And what can we do to bring more of these ...
Newsday

The flickering glow of summer's fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone

DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK — On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It's nowhere near as easy as the summer ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Thousands of fireflies put on a magical light show at CT sanctuary

The New Canaan Land Trust Firefly Sanctuary at dusk in New Canaan, Connecticut, on July 9, 2025. It’s a quintessential summer scene. Fireflies light up the night sky while children and adults revel in ...
Associated Press

The flickering glow of summer’s fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone

DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK, Del. (AP) — On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It’s nowhere near as easy as ...