Many of our most precious childhood memories feature the magnificent firefly. Known for their charming bioluminescence, ...

Researchers will soon find out the details of exactly which firefly species are present and their distribution patterns ...

For some children, one of their fondest summer memories is catching a firefly in their hands and watching it glow while it sits in their palm. These fireflies (or lightning bugs, glow flies or moon ...

PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Another reason Minnesotans cherish their summers: fireflies. The dazzling beetles are only visible roughly three to four weeks out of the year from end of June to July, but ...

One in three North American firefly species may be at risk of extinction. Habitat destruction, water pollution, and light pollution are major threats to fireflies. Firefly ecotourism is promoting ...