and are known by many names—most commonly either lightning bugs or fireflies. Both terms refer to the same family of insects, though we've also heard other creative labels such as firebugs ...

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In a state where lightning bugs are a rare sight, these recent appearances are delightful and intriguing. Here's what to know about fireflies in Arizona. Arizona is home to about 20 species of ...

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Narrator: There are over 2,000 individual firefly species, all within the taxonomic family of Lampyridae, which is pretty easy to remember. And these lightning bugs with their flickering light ...

But if the web belongs to an orb-weaver and the bug is a male firefly, it seems the trapped firefly — once bitten — ends up imitating a female’s flash pattern and luring other males to their ...

But this year, the dance of the glowing insects is being performed without spectators, after coronavirus prevention measures forced organisers of a popular firefly festival to cancel the event.

Secondly, the unusually dry weather could be impacting fireflies. So, the increased moisture is a good sign as GDDs continue to increase toward their emergence. Thirdly, all insects go through ...