One of the most beautiful sights in the summer twilight is the gentle glow of fireflies lighting up the crepuscular gloom.

You’ve probably seen or heard at least once in your lifetime about fireflies – the famous light-emitting insects! They form ...

Most insects of this species have soft bodies, though, making it hard to find fossils and trace the origin of the bioluminescence. Firefly species Flammarionella hehaikuni uncovered from mid ...

But because firefly remains from this period can be difficult to come by since the insects’ softer bodies don’t preserve well in the fossil record, the evolution of the beetles and their ...

Worldwide, there are more than 2,000 types of fireflies, and they have been around for millions of years. Yet, like so many of our insects, fireflies are in trouble. However, according to the ...

Leave the Leaves campaigns aim to provide food and shelter for insects at a time when studies show drastic population declines.

Unsustainable tourism is proving costly for the delicate ecological balance of the Bhandardara region in Maharashtra’s ...

Other beneficial insects such as butterflies, moths, fireflies, wasps, lady beetles and ground beetles seek shelter in places that offer protection from predators and harsh weather conditions ...

One of the most beautiful sights in the summer twilight is the gentle glow of fireflies lighting up the crepuscular gloom. These twinkling insects are the most abundant bioluminescent beetles ...

A strange fossil firefly found trapped in amber in Myanmar is shedding new light on the origin of glowing insects, scientists say. Several deepsea fish, mushrooms and insects are capable of ...

But because firefly remains from this period can be difficult to come by since the insects' softer bodies don't preserve well in the fossil record, the evolution of the beetles and their ...