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 ...

The Hawkinsville glow worm was discovered in the Georgia town of the same name. Alamy Stock Photo/National Geographic Image Collection Georgia may lead the nation with over 50 species of fireflies (or ...

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.

A long, slow-moving trail of light created by a Blue Ghost firefly is visible late Saturday, June 22, near Cincinnati. Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies, allowing them to light ...

When Ryan Reed, a resource program specialist with the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, was taking wildlife courses at college in the 1990s,... Growing up around Seattle, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Like the luminous lighting bugs and fireflies that light up the ...

"If you catch a firefly and keep it in a jar, you may find that you have lost a tiny star.If you let it go back into the night, you may see it once again. Star bright." — Lilian Moore As a boy, ...

Growing up around Seattle, Ainsley Seago said she never saw a firefly until she visited Hershey as a teenager. These days, she watches in amusement as her 10-year-old son, Maxwell, enjoys catching ...