A Sure Sign of Summer: Lightning Bugs

Weekly Newspaper Article for The News-Democrat, Carrollton, KY

Lightning Bug (R Bessin 2000, University of Kentucky)

Lightning bugs.  What adult doesn't have memories of chasing and catching these fascinating little insects?

When my brothers and I were little, we spent many hours chasing bug and bug, and placing them in a jar with holes punched in the lid.  Then, we would sit in a dark room and watch these glowing wonders.

Lightning bugs, also known as fireflies, do more than generate entertaining childhood memories--they also help control some pests in the garden.