These light-up insects put on the most magical show of the summer.

There are several reasons why some places might be seeing more of these glowy beetles this summer. The first is wet weather.

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) ...

Fireflies vs. lightning bugs While there is shortage of research on these beautiful bugs, there is certainly no shortage of names. "A firefly by any other name would still glow as brightly.

Lightning bug populations may be on the decline in Illinois and the U.S. Here's a look at why and how you can help.

You and I can fail to hold our candles high. We can keep our lights hidden. But all the darkness and evil of the world can ...

Fireflies (or lightning bugs) perform their light show almost every night over the summer. What to know about the popular ...

You might be wondering if fireflies and lightning bugs are the same or different. It is a topic that has sparked debate, yet the reality is that they are the same insect. If you purchase a product ...

Fireflies vs. lightning bugs: Let us know what you call them by taking our poll 2-minute read Amanda Wallace NorthJersey.com ...

A study published a year ago in Science of the Total Environment points to various environmental factors that could doom populations of the lightning bug, Penn State University reports.

Rural areas with fields and wooded areas are good locations to find lightning bugs. For those who like to catch fireflies, she suggests using a butterfly net or a small net. Trying to catch them with ...

Photuris pensylvanica — better known as the Pennsylvania firefly or, as most Philadelphians call it, the lightning bug — is ...