Fireflies and weather: Enjoy them while you can

(WKBN) - Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies (yes, they are the same thing), many of us enjoy watching the insects light up the evening and nighttime air. But there are a few reasons why you should enjoy having them around while they are here.

The lightning bug life cycle

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, there are nearly 170 different species of fireflies in the country. The majority of these species require the same conditions for reproduction.