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 ...

It wouldn't be summer here in New Jersey without fireflies ... or are they lightning bugs? Take our poll to let us know what you call them.

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

It wouldn't be summer here in New Jersey without fireflies ... or are they lightning bugs? Take our poll to let us know what you call them.

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

Rural areas with fields and wooded areas are good locations to find lightning bugs. For those who like to catch fireflies, ...

Firefly season peaks in July. Here’s where to spot them in and around Philadelphia — and why you may be seeing more of their ...

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

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.