Fields and gardens give lightning bugs the long grass they love. During the day, when they're not so active, they'll hang out on the ground. Tall grass provides cover during the daylight hours, as well as a good vantage point for sending and receiving signals at night. read more
Male and female lightning bugs, also called fireflies, are nocturnal and communicate at night by flashing light in their abdomens in specific patterns to find a mate. read more