Rainy, damp weather along the eastern United States in summer 2025 has one upside: Fireflies love it.

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

Due to chemicals, light pollution and other factors, fireflies are dwindling in numbers compared to a few decades ago.

Scientists are reporting a global decline in the firefly population. But conservation efforts and some favorable weather may be helping the insects.

In one sense, it’s odd to associate any firefly with youth, for by the time we see them lighting up our nights, they are ...

There's an opportunity to light up your garden with fireflies every day with these innovative lights available for a pocket-friendly cost.

If you’ve noticed more fireflies dancing across your backyard this summer, you’re not imagining things. Experts report that ...

The leading hypothesis for the origin of firefly lights has been overturned by a genomic analysis. It had been posited that the bright lights emitted by many species in the Lampyridae family of ...

DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK, Del. — On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It’s ...

After struggling over the last few years, the Chicago area's firefly population seems to be enjoying a "pretty good year," ...

Sad news for those of you waiting for a next-gen lead acid battery. It isn't coming. At least not from Firefly Energy. Originally spun off from Caterpillar, the Illinois company had developed a ...

BENTONVILLE -- The Coler Mountain Bike Preserve has seen a positive response to the first batch of programs it'll offer this summer stemming from its newly certified firefly sanctuary.