Female Photuris fireflies use their light to mimic other firefly species, attracting unsuspecting males, ambushing them, then eating them. The Photuris firefly consumes males of other firefly species ...

Most of the blinking signals that fireflies send out are intended to attract mates. But researchers are finding that, in some cases, these romantic overtures are not all wine and roses. Females of one ...

Some of the most beautiful summer nights happen when fireflies appear as the sun slides behind the horizon. They evoke a feeling of nostalgia for many of us, as we recall catching fireflies in jars ...

Of all the intriguing insects out there, the Photuris firefly has always been one of my favorites. This “femme fatale” uses light as a weapon, mimicking the specific flashing mating signals of other ...