Fireflies used to light up the summer, but now habitat loss, pesticides and light pollution threaten lightning bugs with ...

Most data is anecdotal, but researchers say climate change, development, light pollution and pesticides are threatening ...

Due to chemicals, light pollution and other factors, fireflies are dwindling in numbers compared to a few decades ago.

If you think you’ve spotted more than the usual number of blinking bugs this year, you’re not alone. But experts say many ...

There are several reasons why some places might be seeing more of these glowy beetles this summer. The first is wet weather.

More fireflies than usual are lighting up summer evenings in parts of the U.S. But scientists say the lightning bugs are ...

Firefly habitats are declining, but you can help to create a safe space for them in your garden by growing plants that ...

Pesticides, habitat loss, and light pollution are threatening firefly populations worldwide, but even in urban areas, some ...

Here’s why the third wettest spring on record in New Hampshire has made for a firefly renaissance this summer.

Are fireflies found in the desert? While deserts aren’t the first place you'd expect to find fireflies, Arizona’s fireflies have adapted to their arid surroundings.

Rural areas with fields and wooded areas are good locations to find lightning bugs. For those who like to catch fireflies, she suggests using a butterfly net or a small net. Trying to catch them with ...