Claims of fireflies, also called lightning bugs, going extinct or the current generation being the last to see them often circulate on social media, and while their populations are in decline like ...

The global firefly population is on the decline, but a scientist at Michigan State University said she has seen more fireflies in Michigan this year.

Reports of fewer fireflies in recent years have sparked worry for the future of the insect’s population. More sightings this summer have boosted hopes for the survival of the insect.

Here & Now 's Asma Khalid speaks with Grist and Blue Ridge Public Radio reporter Katie Myers about what factors may be leading to the population decline in fireflies and what little changes people can ...

If you've recently noticed an influx of lanternflies around your neighborhood, you're not alone. Experts say the occurrence is tied to the insect's life cycle.

Wisconsin Public Radio Kimberly Mackowski of West Allis recently took a walk at dusk through Wauwatosa’sForest Exploration ...