Will Fireflies Light up Summer Skies? Here's Why They're Fading

Butterfly Pavilion oversees historic firefly milestone

DENVER (KDVR) — It is said that the youth of the new generation will be the last to see fireflies, but a historical conservation effort from the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster could help protect the firefly population for future generations. The Butterfly Pavilion successfully closed the full lifecycle of a firefly species native to Colorado under human care for the first time in history. LGBTQ+ bar closing in Cap Hill after ‘rising cost…

Will fireflies light up summer skies? Here's why they're fading

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

Fireflies Are Everywhere This Summer. Here’s Why.

Fireflies are out in full force this summer, thanks to record temperatures that will likely spell our doom. If you’re front and back yards look like the Na’vi home world of Pandora at night, it’s because you’re in one of the lucky regions of the United States where fireflies have made a roaring comeback after fears that they might go extinct. Fireflies thrive in wet, warm environments. Their prey also loves hot, humid weather—critters like snail…