Over 2,000 species of fireflies light up the world, but they are particularly prevalent in the dense forests of North America ...

A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug. “Fireflies have adapted the ability to glow and ...

Whether called a firefly, glowworm, or Latin—lampyridae—lightning bugs are part of American life, particularly in Southern culture. They've been sung about by Taylor Swift and flown into the ...

Although in some places, you rarely see them at all anymore, lightning bugs were once a fundamental part of the hottest season of the year. With the rise of densely-packed communities and tightly ...

They glow like fading stars and have made memories of shimmering summertime backyards for generations. Whether called a ...

Summer nights spent watching fireflies (and debating whether or not they should be called lightning bugs) is a cherished tradition across the country. But this tradition could be threatened by ...

Across the globe, there are more 2,000 kinds of lightning bugs that have been around for millions of years, according to USA TODAY. Increased artificial light such as street lights are threatening ...

You might be wondering if fireflies and lightning bugs are the same or different. It is a topic that has sparked debate, yet the reality is that they are the same insect. If you purchase a product ...

Let's explore why and how we can help. Lightning bugs, or fireflies, belong to the family Lampyridae. There are about 2000 species of fireflies worldwide, and they are found on every continent ...

A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug ...

Whether called a firefly, glowworm, or — in Latin — lampyridae, lightning bugs are part of American life, particularly in Southern culture. They’ve been sung about by Taylor Swift and flown ...