Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are known for their ability to glow at night. According to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, fireflies are not actually flies, but are a form ...

Firefly populations have decreased due to habitat loss, light pollution and chemical use. Fireflies are beetles that use bioluminescence for mating, with some species employing deceptive tactics.

Fireflies, otherwise known as lightning bugs, are known for their ability to glow at night. According to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, fireflies are actually not flies, but are ...

These beloved insects are facing growing challenges. Today, an estimated 1 in 3 North American firefly species is at risk of ...

Storm, a biology professor at the University of South Carolina Upstate, was leading a firefly walk in the Edwin M. Griffin ...

There are few things more magical than a summer dusk stitched with tiny lights. If you're like me and grew up chasing lightning bugs across the lawn (that's what we called them in Louisiana), you ...

For some, glowing is a way to find a mate. For others, it's a clever trick to catch food or stay alive. Here are five animals ...