Fireflies help gardens by eating pests like slugs and snails, and they also act as pollinators. To attract fireflies, let parts of your yard grow wild with tall grass, leaf litter, and native plants.

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 ...

Land development and light pollution are dimming the magic of lightning bugs. Learn simple steps to restore habitat and bring the glow back to your yard.

If you’ve ever stepped outside on a warm night and caught a glimpse of glowing lights appearing in the dark, you probably know the magic of fireflies. There’s something magical and nostalgic about ...

Fireflies can be found near Florida's wetlands and springs during late spring and summer. Over 50 species of fireflies exist in Florida, inhabiting diverse environments from mangroves to urban parks.

In the middle of the old-growth forests of Congaree National Park in South Carolina, fireflies put on an otherworldly display every May. Thousands of male insects belonging to the species Photuris ...

Fireflies offer many benefits for our yards and gardens. Not only are they beautiful and act as nature's own light show, but they can also help keep pests, like slugs and snails, at bay. Providing a ...