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?

Several reports of lightning bugs from southern and central Indiana have already arrived, which is roughly a month early. Why ...

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 ...

You might be wondering if fireflies and lightning bugs are the same or different. It is a topic that has sparked debate, yet the reality is that they are the same insect. In fact, these creatures are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. They glow like fading stars and have made memories of shimmering summertime backyards for generations. Whether called a firefly, ...

It's a right of passage in Iowa: Stepping out into your backyard to see fireflies lighting up the night sky. There are more than 170 species of glowing insects known as Lampyridae in North America.

Lightning bugs, also known as fireflies, are harmless insects known for their ability to produce light through a chemical reaction called bioluminescence. The term "lightning bug" is a common, ...

Who doesn't like lightning bugs, the quintessential sign of summer? Of all that I learned at Saturday's Winter Gardening Fair, my favorite tidbit is another reason to love this beneficial beetle. The ...