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While fireflies provide a spectacular show during summer months, scientists warn that their population is flickering.
Expert weighs in on the dwindling population of fireflies and shares tips on how gardeners can attract them to their yards ...
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 ...
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.
Harsh pesticides and bug zappers can kill delicate larvae and adult fireflies. Avoid using pesticides such as mosquito ...
This week on "Central Texas Gardener," light up the Night with fireflies. On tour, Cyrano Carroll turned an eyesore rental yard into a pollinator paradise. Ben Pfeiffer, ...
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.
Eye Shine Night Hike, 9:30 p.m., Paynetown SRA, 4850 S. State Road 446, Bloomington Meet at the front of the Overflow Parking Area for a 1-hour night hike highlighting the beauty of the woods at ...
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.
The fireflies of many eastern and midwestern U.S. childhoods “have survived everything we can throw at them,” said Tufts University biologist and firefly expert Sara Lewis.
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, ...