Fireflies are the romantics of the insect world. In the summer months, they emerge from the ground with love on the brain. They only live for two to three weeks once they've become full adults and in ...

Firefly fans who'd like to see lightning bugs year-round are out of luck. The insect, which is a type of beetle, is usually seen only between spring and summer, with different species emerging at ...

A long, slow-moving trail of light created by a Blue Ghost firefly is visible late Saturday, June 22, near Cincinnati. Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies, allowing them to light ...

Rainy, damp weather along the eastern United States in summer 2025 has one upside: Fireflies love it. "Fireflies and their prey (snails, slugs, worms) need moisture, so years with high rainfall, ...

A sure sign of summer is the dancing ight from fireflies. We'll enjoy Amy Beach's impression during our music this evening beginning at 8 p.m. on 91.1 and 107.5 FM and our music stream.

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter. It's firefly season in the Blue Ridge. As the sun goes down, they begin to blink and glow along the water, in the ...

Synchronous fireflies in the woods at Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Radim Schreiber for Great Smoky Mountains National Park A ticket to the annual Great Smoky Mountain synchronous ...

Experts offer tips on how to make a home for the beloved bioluminescent insects in your own backyard—from creating a microhabitat to keeping your lights off. A firefly—also known as a lightning ...