Switching from white outdoor lightbulbs reduces harm to many insects, but not fireflies. Even amber or yellow bulbs illuminated at night can foil the flashing signals of their mating communication.

While fireflies provide a spectacular show during summer months, scientists warn that their population is flickering.

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies (yes, they are the same thing), many of us enjoy watching the insects light up the evening and nighttime air. But there are a few reasons why you ...

Fireflies, once plentiful on Long Island and worldwide, are on the decline, experts say. Climate change, development, light pollution and other factors are driving away the insect.

A firefly habitat sign. Wolfe explains fireflies need darkness and about 99% of Americans live under light-polluted skies.

Fireflies need moisture, food, shelter and darkness to thrive. Here are a few things to do in your yard to help fireflies, from Kristy Gallo, an ambassador with the nonprofit environmental ...

They're a common sight on summer nights: fireflies. Or you might call them lightning bugs. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. When all is dark, you can't help but notice the flashes of ...

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies (yes, they are the same thing), many of us enjoy watching the insects light up the evening and nighttime air. But there are a few reasons why you s… ...

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies (yes, they are the same thing), many of us enjoy watching the insects light up the evening and nighttime air. But there are a few reasons why you s… ...

The light produced by fireflies has nothing in common with that of a lightbulb or a flame. It's a completely silent chemical process that takes place in their abdomen. Inside, a molecule called ...