These light-up insects put on the most magical show of the summer.

It wouldn't be summer here in New Jersey without fireflies ... or are they lightning bugs? Regardless, these insects are a harbinger of the season, typically appearing in May, June or July, ...

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs (or even glowworms) are a part of the Lampyridae family that produce a glowing light from their abdomens. It’s not magic—their famous glow by is an example of ...

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Editor's note:This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it as part of our summer coverage. Chasing lightning bugs on a summer night is a rite of passage for many young Indiana ...

Summertime in the South is synonymous with the twinkling, light-up beetles that linger in the bushes, on the edge of the woods, or just beyond the lake. Those floating incandescent insects that are ...