This summer has been good for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what you need ...

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

Have you noticed hundreds of fireflies lighting up your yard this summer? You're not alone. From the Midwest to the East ...

If you think you’ve spotted more than the usual number of blinking bugs this year, you’re not alone. But experts say many ...

Recent decades have seen fireflies become scarce in certain areas, and scientists warn that some have experienced concerning population declines tied to human activity and habitat changes. But experts ...

More fireflies than usual are lighting up summer evenings in the U.S. Northeast. But scientists say the lightning bugs are ...

CHICAGO — Beatriz Swanson can remember the first time she saw the blinking glow. She was 10 years old, growing up in Mexico, when two fireflies appeared in front of her, floating away before she could ...

Are fireflies a threatened or endangered species? Day said that generally, the answer to that is yes in urban areas, but to a lesser extent in rural areas. Fallon explained further: "While there ...