It's a right of passage in Iowa: Stepping out into your backyard to see fireflies lighting up the night sky. There are more than 170 species of glowing insects known as Lampyridae in North America.

INDIANA, USA — Lightning bugs started flying around a bit earlier this year thanks to our wetter and warmer spring overall! Peak season may a bit earlier than normal this year. Or are they fireflies?

The season for lightning bugs—also known as fireflies—is beginning as warmer, more humid air spreads north across the country. These glowing insects thrive in slightly tropical environments and are a ...

A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug. “Fireflies have adapted the ability to glow and flash ...

Across Ohio, the dog days of summer are upon us with recent high temps and humidity making for sweltering weather. Popular activities in those conditions usually consist of trips to the local swimming ...

Across Ohio, the dog days of summer are upon us with recent high temps and humidity making for sweltering weather. Popular activities in those conditions usually consist of trips to the local swimming ...

It wouldn't be summer here in New Jersey without fireflies ... or are they lightning bugs? Regardless, these insects are a harbinger of the season, typically appearing in May, June or July, ...

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 ...

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – Those magical summer dusk scenes we shared as children featuring fireflies are slowly becoming extinct. Depending on where you grew up, you may call them fireflies, lightning bugs ...