There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike. If you grew up in the South, catching ...

The United States is fairly divided as to what to call the little flying critters. According to this study done by Business ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...