Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, these insects will soon light up the backyards, meadows, and woods of the Mid-Atlantic. They appear in late May through September, depending on the species. Lightning bugs are known for their bioluminescent courtship displays at dusk and night, where they flash light from organs in their abdomen to attract mates.
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