Americans are catching firefly fever — and social media is glowing with videos and photos of the twinkling bugs. The summer ...

Recent decades have seen fireflies become scarce in certain areas, and scientists warn that some have experienced concerning ...

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

Fireflies (or lightning bugs) perform their light show almost every night over the summer. What to know about the popular ...

Scientists are reporting a global decline in the firefly population. But conservation efforts and some favorable weather may be helping the insects.

If you’ve noticed more fireflies dancing across your backyard this summer, you’re not imagining things. Experts report that ...

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

After struggling over the last few years, the Chicago area's firefly population seems to be enjoying a "pretty good year," ...

Firefly Petunias: These flowers light up the night. Published 7:00 am Thursday, January 2, 2025. By CAROL RYAN DUMAS • For the Capital Press. Young Firefly Petunias are placed in plugs.