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 ...

The purple and blue colors within the Midwest and Southern U.S. are where thunderstorms are most frequent, lining up where the majority of people say “lightning bugs.” The data below about wildfire ...

A quintessential summer scene is a backyard illuminated with the fluorescent twinkle of lightning bugs—or fireflies? Err, wait—is it firefly vs. lightning bug? That’s a great question and one that has ...

These light-up insects put on the most magical show of the summer. Summertime in the South is synonymous with the twinkling, ...

There are thousands of species of lightning bug and they live all over the world except in Antarctica. Maddie and Emily discuss lots of other amazing tidbits about the family Lampyridae and talk about ...

Lightning bug populations appear to have dramatically decreased in recent years. The author reminisces about childhood memories of catching lightning bugs in jars. Habitat loss, pesticide use, and ...