Fireflies and their bright backsides bring a bit of whimsy and beauty to our backyards. While some cultures link their glow with the magic of ghosts and witches, for many Americans they evoke fond ...

A familiar, sporadic glow is dotting the night sky around the nation’s capital as fireflies return in force for the summer months. Experts said the lightning bugs filling the Washington area — from ...

If you’ve noticed more fireflies dancing across your backyard this summer, you’re not imagining things. Experts report that 2025 has been a banner year for these glowing insects. “Last winter was ...