Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs (or even glowworms) are a part of the Lampyridae family that produce a glowing light from their abdomens. It’s not magic—their famous glow by is an example of ...

KELLETTVILLE, Pa. ― Every year in late June, Peggy Butler and her husband, Ken, welcome visitors to rural northwestern Pennsylvania for the chance to glimpse the rare and beguiling Photinus carolinus.

One in three North American firefly species may be at risk of extinction. Habitat destruction, water pollution, and light pollution are major threats to fireflies. Firefly ecotourism is promoting ...

Now is the time of year many might begin to see annual fireflies lighting up yards — a sign that summer has finally arrived. But could that beloved sight be in jeopardy? Fireflies, also known as ...

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are beetles that thrive in warm, humid weather and communicate through bioluminescence. Fireflies are predatory insects that primarily feed on snails, slugs ...