Fireflies—which are technically a type of nocturnal beetle!—often go unnoticed until nighttime. But, as soon as the tail of their abdomen begins to glow, the little bugs (also calle… See more

Fireflies remind us that it’s the small, simple things in life that matter the most. They inspire us to take a moment to slow down, ground ourselves in the moment, and appreciate … See more

While fireflies often flit around on their own with their fellow glowing brethren nearby, a specific variety of fireflies swarms together in synchrony in the Great Smoky Mountainsi… See more

Another major moment to take note of is if a firefly actually lands on you. “Fireflies are very choosy with who they associate with,” Honigman says, noting that a landing signifies a r… See more