A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug. “Fireflies have adapted the ability to glow and flash ...

They glow like fading stars and have made memories of shimmering summertime backyards for generations. Whether called a firefly, glowworm, or — in Latin — lampyridae, lightning bugs are part of ...

Last summer, a neighbor asked why we don’t see lightning bugs anymore. This summer, we’ve seen several posts on social media asking about the lightning bugs. Each of these concerns were about the lack ...

The season for lightning bugs—also known as fireflies—is beginning as warmer, more humid air spreads north across the country. These glowing insects thrive in slightly tropical environments and are a ...