Ever wondered why fireflies light up on warm summer nights? Dive into the enchanting world of these glowing creatures and discover the surprising reasons behind their mesmerizing displays, from ...

The genus of fireflies that Heckscher studies, the Photuris, are particularly difficult to identify. Many other types of fireflies can be identified through physical characteristics, but not these ...

Adult fireflies in the southern U.S. start to emerge in March, April and May, while they begin coming out in June and July ...

The fireflies aren't just beautiful - they're also rare, found in only a few areas. Luckily for WNC residents, one of these areas is "Land of Waterfalls" Transylvania County. "Every year ...

While fireflies are most active during warm weather along the East Coast and in states like Tennessee, Texas, and Illinois, they are actually found in all the lower 48 states, in addition to ...