For many people, the glow of fireflies marks the heart of summer, but the timing of those displays depends heavily on ...

Fireflies rely on flashing signals to communicate to other fireflies using light-emitting lanterns on their abdomens. In fireflies of the species Abscondita terminalis, males make multi-pulse flashes ...

Here’s the safe way to catch ‘em, according to an entomologist.

Once orb-weaver spiders ensnare male fireflies in their webs, they turn the doomed insects into bait, using their telltale flashing to lure in more meals. In a stretch of farmland in Hubei Province, ...

Light pollution and habitat loss are hurting fireflies, but experts say you can still find them in the right places.

Sometimes fireflies shouldn’t follow the light. A single flash from a female usually helps male Abscondita terminalis fireflies find her among tall grasses at dusk. Males are showier, giving off ...

My friend Kyle requested a column on fireflies. Since the firefly season (which has been spectacular this year) is almost over, I decided I’d better get to it. So, Kyle, this one’s for you. What could ...

If you’ve never won the lottery to see synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains, you can now experience that magic ...

For years, the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park were a local secret. During a short window each spring, a special breed of firefly called Photuris frontalis lights up the national park ...

The glowing fireflies that have traditionally illuminated Goa’s rural landscape during the monsoon season are facing a steep decline. Experts have warned that habitat destruction, human activity, and ...

Fireflies rely on flashing signals to communicate to other fireflies using light-emitting lanterns on their abdomens. In fireflies of the species Abscondita terminalis, males make multi-pulse flashes ...