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

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 you ...

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The name means "night-shining" and refers to the fact that we see them starting about 1 1/2 hours after sunset (or before sunrise), when normal clouds have gone dark, and the first stars appear.

On the night you finally get to go, as you’re ooh- ing and ahh- ing at the beautiful twinkling fireflies, you think to yourself, “I want to capture this memory.” ...

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Scientists think these fireflies have adapted this special way of communicating so the females are able to identify males of their own species. More Nature Center Notes: For N.C. frogs, 'Wearin' o ...

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.

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.

Male fireflies fly through the night, flashing a species-specific pattern to attract females. If a female is interested, she’ll blink back in response, leading the male to her.

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 ...