When biologist-in-training Grace Muench hunkered down to view the Tau Herculid meteor shower a few weeks ago, nature treated her to a little extra sparkle. In between the “shooting stars,” one of ...

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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 ...

Of all the intriguing insects out there, the Photuris firefly has always been one of my favorites. This “femme fatale” uses ...

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

You’ve probably seen or heard at least once in your lifetime about fireflies – the famous light-emitting insects! They form the Lampyridae family and are sometimes called glowworms or lightning bugs.

It’s not easy counting fireflies. Across North America, there are an estimated 170 fireflies species, which are technically beetles in the order Coleoptera, but inventorying them is a challenge. While ...

Around the world, fireflies light up the night with their shimmering bodies. But scientists say this magical display is under threat – with the loss of their natural habitats, pesticide use and ...