Scientists suspect many species are in decline—but there are still unanswered questions and a lot of hope. Here's when and ...

Glow-worms belong to the family Lampyridae. The beetles in this group are commonly known as fireflies or lightning bugs. There are over 2,000 lampyrid species currently known to science. Generally, ...

as these bioluminescent bugs can be seen flitting around the night on six continents. But one of the most arresting creatures ...

From fireflies to comb jellies, here is a list of eight animals that naturally glow in the dark. Fireflies use flashing light to attract mates, but begin emitting light even as larvae. The glowworm ...

They also flash or glow to warn other creatures that they ... most fireflies feed on other insects, snails, and worms,” stated Mass Audubon. “As adults, their diet varies from species to ...

Evelyn Cheesman became the first keeper of insects at London Zoo in 1917. The middle of five children, Ms Cheesman was born in Westwell in 1881 and began her love of nature by hunting glow worms ...