Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The flickering glow of summer's fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone

DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK, Del. (AP) — On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It's nowhere near as easy as ...

10 glow-in-the-dark insects and how they use bioluminescence

Bioluminescence in insects, a captivating natural phenomenon, serves various purposes like attracting mates and deterring ...
Lehigh Valley Live

Why do fireflies glow at night? Here’s how lightning bugs light up summer nights

Fireflies, otherwise known as lightning bugs, are known for their ability to glow at night. According to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, fireflies are actually not flies, but are ...
The Times Leader

The flickering glow of summer’s fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone

A long, slow-moving trail of light created by a Blue Ghost firefly is visible late Saturday, June 22, near Cincinnati. Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies, allowing them to light ...
The Republic

The flickering glow of summer’s fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone

DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK (AP) — On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It’s nowhere near as easy as the ...
KOIN 6

The flickering glow of summer’s fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK, Del. (AP) — On ...