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Firefly
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| Lampyris noctiluca | |
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| Family: | Lampyridae
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Fireflies are a family of beetles called the Lampyridae. These beetles are special in that most of them have bioluminescence, the ability to produce light. They are sometimes called firebeetles, glowbugs, lightning bugs or forest stars or simply lightbugs. There are about 2000 different species, most of which are nocturnal.
Adults use flashes of light to attract mates. Also, firefly larvae flash their lights to warn predators that they are not a tasty meal. Many predators do not like the taste of firefly larvae.
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