How do fireflies glow? - Morgridge Institute for Research

When living creatures produce and emit light it’s called bioluminescence. The main reason fireflies glow is to find a mate, though they can also light up under other situations as a warning to others.

Gone in a Flash? Biology Article for Students

How do fireflies get their glow? We finally have some answers.

News & Stories - Morgridge Institute for Research

How Do Fireflies Glow? Mystery Solved After 60 Years

How Do Fireflies Glow? Mystery Solved After 60 Years

Why do fireflies shine in the night? - Quora

Synthesized firefly glow has implications for medical imaging tools used to detect tumors and other diseases

How Do Fireflies Flash in Sync? Studies Suggest a New Answer.

Want To Help Researchers Understand Fireflies?

How Do Fireflies Glow? Mystery Solved After 60 Years

Technology – Firefly Magic

Unusual Labmates: Lighting up the lab

Why Do Fireflies Glow? - How Fireflies Produce Bioluminescence

Why do fireflies glow? - Mystery Science