Pesticide use, loss of habitat and, ironically, light pollution are all a threat to the insects. But there is reason to be ...

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To invite the ethereal golden glow of these insects, you must create a habitat that suits the lifestyle of the fireflies.

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

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

Fireflies light up the night sky at New Canaan Land Trust's Marvin, Massarella, & Friends Firefly Sanctuary in New Canaan, ...

Fireflies in Ottawa drew unusual attention last summer. They winked through backyards and across parking lots in numbers high ...

A study published a year ago in Science of the Total Environment points to various environmental factors that could doom ...

Fireflies have been a nostalgic symbol of summer for many generations, but like many insects, their population numbers are ...

There are more than 40 species of fireflies in Missouri, but for the last few years people have been concerned about the ...

No, fireflies/lightning bugs aren't going extinct, but their populations are declining, specifically in highly ...

"A short lawn won’t hurt fireflies, but it won’t bring them into your yard either," she says. Related: 12 Alternatives to a ...