In a state where lightning bugs are a rare sight, these recent appearances are delightful and intriguing. Here's what to know ...

Those floating incandescent insects that are harmless, only come out during a short period in the summer, and are known by many names—most commonly either lightning bugs or fireflies.

And these lightning bugs with their flickering light shows make summer nights feel all the more magical and romantic. But how did fireflies manage to catch lightning in a bottle? The answer is ...