Fireflies, otherwise known as lightning bugs, are known for their ability to glow at night. According to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, fireflies are actually not flies, but are ...

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The bright lights of big cities are wonders of the modern world; intended to help us work, stay safe and enjoy the world around us long after the sun has set. While artificial light has been great for ...

From night walks with children to switching off streetlights and rewilding areas, naturalists are working to save Europe’s dwindling populations An hour or so after sunset, green twinkles of ...

List of species by scientific name -- Preface: For the awe of it -- Acknowledgments -- What genus is it? -- Fireflies around the world -- Frequently asked questions -- Eggs, larvae, and pupae -- ...