Whether you call them fireflies or lightning bugs, these glowing little beetles are a quintessential summer experience in the South—so much so that they’re even one of the state insects of Tennessee.

The sun sets, the air cools and the last wisps of smoky aroma from the grill wafts away. It is the epitome of a summer night in the Midwest. The only thing left to make it more perfect is seeing soft ...

Until recently, I’ve never seen fireflies. I’ve lived in Massachusetts for 25 years, and only now have I spotted them in my yard. I want to help you find fireflies in nature and make your backyard ...

Chasing lightning bugs on a summer night is a rite of passage for many youngsters. You know how it goes, pursuing the flickering lights across the dusk sky until you clap your hands in a sphere around ...