Lighting bugs

Having lights around the house can attract a lot of insects. Wondering how to get rid of bugs attracted to light? Think not; just click the above article!

A glowing firefly sculpture with an illuminated golden crystal abdomen, mimicking the natural bioluminescent glow.

Some folks know them as “fireflies”, others call them “lightning bugs”. Several years ago, I started a one-man crusade to come up with a better common name for these biolumi…

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are small, bioluminescent insects that have fascinated humans for centuries. Their gentle, glowing lights have inspired numerous myths, stories, and spiritual interpretations across different cultures. In this post, we will explore the spiritual meaning of fireflies and what these enchanting creatures symbolize in various traditions. Symbol of Light and […] The post The Spiritual Meaning of Fireflies appeared first on Sarai Chinwag.

Award Winning Photographs of Fireflies, Lightning Bugs by Radim Schreiber

Table of Contents (click to expand)Hypotheses of why insects fly to the lightInsects Use Light To Orient Themselves In SpaceSome Debunked Myths Related To Insects Flying Towards The LightProposing Better Lighting For Insects Recent research suggests that artificial lights interfere with insects’ sense of spatial orientation. This refutes the popular hypothesis that insects confuse the lights for celestial navigational cues. The phrase, “Drawn like a moth to a flame,” derive...

If you have outdoor lights mounted on your home, chances are that you've seen bugs swirling around it. Why are insects so attracted to light? Check out this kid-friendly explanation from our expert entomologists on PestWorldForKids!

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Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are fascinating creatures known for their bioluminescent abilities. These glowing insects light up the night with their enchanting displays. But why do fireflies glow? One of the primary reasons is mating. Mating Signals The primary function of a firefly’s glow is to attract mates. Male fireflies use their bioluminescent […]

We all are familiar with the tiny insects glowing in the night on their own. Firefly, a tiny yet very unique creature, is one example of this

Want to help stop the decline of our insect friends? A new publication from Brett Seymoure in Arts & Sciences shows how artificial light at night negatively impacts thousands of species that have evolved to use light levels as cues for courtship, foraging and navigation.

Oh, the Fireflies of summer...to catch them in a jar and watch them light up for hours! Now, you can plug in this stained glass night light and enjoy the soft glow all night long. This Firefly, or Lightning Bug, has streaky brown wings and an amber tail that lights when the on/off switch is turned on. Comes complete with 4watt bulb.

Pinterest video from Grac3xD: The sparkling lights of synchronous fireflies are seen in the Great Smoky Mountains, first in fast-motion (4x) and then in real-time video. This forest floor in Tennessee is mating habitat for the largest colony in the Western Hemisphere. These fireflies blink in sync and then pause for 7-8 seconds. The benefit of syncing is not exactly clear, but they sync only when lots of other lightning bugs are nearby. Firefly populations are in decline worldwide due to pesticides, loss of habitat, and…

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