Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Scientists now know some spiders are smart enough to do both, bringing fresh meaning to the famous quote from poet Sir Walter Scott.

(WBIR - Knoxville) Those seeking enlightenment on lightning bugs need only look to Lynn Faust of Knoxville. As one of the world's leading experts on the illuminating insects, she's known to many as ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Bad news everyone: spiders are smart. Scary smart. A recent study found that spiders intentionally capture specific bugs in their webs to attract other creatures, including ...

Everyone loves fireflies, the famous light-emitting insects that flit through gardens on summer evenings! They form the ...

INDIANA, USA — Lightning bugs started flying around a bit earlier this year thanks to our wetter and warmer spring overall! Peak season may a bit earlier than normal this year. Or are they fireflies?

High moisture may be the reason there are more fireflies this year. “Many places experienced a wet spring that may have led to an early emergence of adults,” Nebraska Extension entomologist Jody Green ...

Firefly populations in North America may be declining due to climate change, but New York City could experience more light shows than usual this summer. The SUNY College of Environmental Science and ...

What does it mean to cross paths with a firefly or lightning bug? A psychic weighs in on a firefly's meaning for your life and relationships. Some things are just synonymous with summer in my mind: ...