For many people across the U.S., fireflies (or lightning bugs, depending on where you live) are one of the most cherished insects, with their beautiful flickering light displays on summer evenings ...

Once upon a summer, East Texas backyards sparkled with lightning bugs. So… where’d they go? A local firefly expert shines ...

Lightning bugs, more commonly known as fireflies, are winged beetles that produce luminous effects. These bugs have 2,000 about species worldwide, with more than 150 present in the United States ...

Fireflies are dying, and a recent study found that we may be the last generation to see them light-up in certain areas.

Populations of lightning bugs are on the decline. These beetles aren’t known for their lengthy migration range, so with any localized loss of habitation these insects just don’t survive.

As temperatures warm up and humid weather returns, lightning bugs and fireflies will emerge for 1-2 months. We also have ways you can help increase activity. A warm, wet spring may bring early ...

Summertime means days out in the sun and evenings under the stars. The season also evokes memories of time spent by the pool or in front of campfires and admiring the flicker of lightning bugs ...

Summertime means days out in the sun and evenings under the stars. The season also evokes memories of time spent by the pool or in front of campfires and admiring the flicker of lightning bugs ...

Summertime means days out in the sun and evenings under the stars. The season also evokes memories of time spent by the pool or in front of campfires and admiring the flicker of lightning bugs ...

Whether you call them "lightning bugs" or "fireflies," spotting the bioluminescent insects always brings joy. Here's when they'll appear in Louisiana.