Climate change, light pollution and landscaping practices are contributing to a global decline in lightning bugs.

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies (yes, they are the same thing), many of us enjoy watching the insects light ...

From bioluminescence that lights up bays and beaches to caves that flicker with thousands of glowworms, these are some of the ...

Despite their luminescent glow, lightning bugs have remained a conservation mystery until relatively recently. Now ...

Now is the time of year many might begin to see annual fireflies lighting up yards -- a sign that summer has finally arrived. But could that beloved sight be in jeopardy?

Firefly populations are declining across the US but there are ways to make sure you attract them back into your garden ...

Learn more about firefly population decline, and how it might not be too late for these glowing insects to bounce back.

Want to see your backyard sparkle after sunset? Create the perfect habitat to attract fireflies with simple, natural tweaks ...

North Carolina has over 30 firefly species, but their distribution and conservation status are not fully understood. Peak firefly activity in North Carolina is from late May to early July.

A rare species of synchronous firefly put on a dazzling light show at Congaree National Park each year. But various threats to U.S. national parks raise questions about the future of the rare ...

A rare species of synchronous firefly put on a dazzling light show at Congaree National Park each year. But various threats to U.S. national parks raise questions about the future of the rare ...