Across Indiana, the Midwest, and much of the South, we more often say “lightning bug.” It’s kind of like the soda vs ... but let’s do it responsibly: Use a jar with holes in the lid for airflow. Add a ...

He said the apparent decline of many lightning bug species can be traced back to ongoing "climate ... If you capture them, don’t poke holes in the jar. Fireflies thrive in the humidity and typically ...

Attached was a blurry photo of a bug in a Mason jar, a large cricket about 2 inches long, with a bulbous abdomen marked by light and dark stripes and a big, bald head. I recognized it ...

Err, wait—is it firefly vs. lightning bug? That’s a great question and one that has sparked some debate over whether or not they’re the same insect. But one thing’s for sure, both refer to ...

For many people across the U.S., fireflies (or lightning bugs, depending on where you live) are one of the most cherished insects, with their beautiful flickering light displays on summer evenings.

You may have collected them in a glass jar when you were little ... no strangers to seeing or interacting with fireflies — or “lightning bugs.” But nowadays are we seeing as many as in ...