Many people—particularly those who grew up in the eastern, southern, or midwestern United States—have joyous memories of chasing fireflies during summer months. The insects, also known as lightning ...

Every year for two weeks between mid-May and mid-June, Congaree National Park in South Carolina is home to a fairy-tale-like display of flashing lights. These rhythmic performances happen all because ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For some children, one of their fondest summer memories is catching a firefly in their hands and watching it glow while it sits in ...

If you haven’t stepped outside around dusk, you may not have noticed the light show in your backyard. It’s that time of year: Fireflies have taken over the night. Recommended Videos Fireflies, often ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The pulsing, luminescent green glow of a firefly has excited kids and families for decades. This year, ...

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 ...