Expert weighs in on the dwindling population of fireflies and shares tips on how gardeners can attract them to their yards ...

Fireflies light up summer nights across the Carolinas, but climate change, habitat loss and light pollution threaten their ...

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

Few sights induce nostalgia like the flickering glow of fireflies at night. But these beloved, bioluminescent insects, also known as lightning bugs, are in trouble.

While fireflies provide a spectacular show during summer months, scientists warn that their population is flickering.

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 ...

Fireflies like moist conditions, Composto explained, and this year’s soggy summer has been better for the bugs. “I think we’re kind of in a rebuilding year,” she said.

Fireflies are fading from Maine’s night skies. Scientists agree that some species of the beloved insect appear to be in decline, most likely due to habitat loss, pesticide use, ...

The team collects the fireflies at night using jars, then transfers them to a large terrarium where they can mate. The Bring Back The Light team has identified two general types of fireflies.