More fireflies than usual are lighting up summer evenings in the U.S. Northeast. But scientists say the lightning bugs are still on the decline. A particularly wet spring may have created the ideal conditions for young fireflies to grow into ....
With school schedules resuming and cooler evenings ahead, August and early September offer one of the last—and most peaceful—chances to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure before the glow fades for the season.
In cities, blaring lights from billboards, cars and storefronts can drown out the bugs’ glow, ... Their return made her think about all the kids who are glimpsing the glowing bugs for the very first time.