A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug. “Fireflies have adapted the ability to glow and flash ...

One of the lightning bugs I captured in the backyard of my Skaneateles home. (David Figura l NYup.com) When I was a kid, my brother and I took great delight in going out on warm summer nights and ...

The season for lightning bugs—also known as fireflies—is beginning as warmer, more humid air spreads north across the country. These glowing insects thrive in slightly tropical environments and are a ...