Perhaps once collected in a jar or observed from the palm of your hand, fireflies are curious creatures that communicate via a yellow glow. They are especially chatty on hot summer nights. Fireflies ...

The intermittent yellow lights flashing in my backyard have reminded me of one of my favorite beneficial insects, the lightningbug (or firefly). Did you know it was also selected as Indiana’s state ...

CHICAGO — Beatriz Swanson can remember the first time she saw the blinking glow. She was 10 years old, growing up in Mexico, when two fireflies appeared in front of her, floating away before she could ...

No doubt over the years you’ve spotted a few fireflies lighting up your backyard. Or seen a swarm of them, sometimes called a “sparkle,” on your way back from a walk in the woods. Fireflies — or ...

The sun set just a half hour ago as you casually sit in your backyard enjoying the summer skies and then look about at the flashes of light that pop above your lawn. Fireflies, aka lightning bugs, ...

Homeowners can create firefly-friendly habitats by minimizing pesticide use, preserving leaf litter and reducing outdoor lighting. Firefly sightings are dependent on timing, location and light ...

Around the globe, scientists are reporting an overall decline in the firefly population. But don't tell that to many Milwaukeeans as they see their backyards aglow with dancing lights this summer. The ...

For as long as I can remember, I have loved fireflies. I can easily recall, just like many other people, catching them to put them in a jar. Seeing them all fly out at once was nothing short of ...

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