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2006-07-19 07:32:07 · 16 answers · asked by pari 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
It must be Firefly also know as Lightning Bugs...
http://iris.biosci.ohio-state.edu/projects/FFiles/
2006-07-19 08:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by Handsome 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They are known as lightening bug, or fireflies, they are actuall neither bugs, or flies, they are beetles (Family: Lampyridae).
The adults of these beetles produce this light by mixing various chemicals in their abdomens. the larvae of soem species can also produce light. These light messages are meant to attract members of the opposite sex. When kept in a jar, they are good at lighting up small areas. They are not dangerous and are actually pretty fun to catch, but even cooler to watch.
I attached a photo of one.
Hope that answers your question!
2006-07-19 16:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lightening Bug
2006-07-19 14:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefly
2006-07-19 14:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ashlee S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefly, lighting bug, glowworm are all common name.
Here is a website that talks about it's habitat, range, behavior, the science behind bio-luminescence.
2006-07-19 14:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by galactic_man_of_leisure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glow worms
2006-07-19 15:04:06 · answer #6 · answered by orlandobabusa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,they can be known as a firefly or a lightning bug......but*, as some young kid's call them the first time they see them ;" Grandma that bug's butts on fire ! " lol !!!!
2006-07-19 14:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by Redhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lightning bug, glow bug, firefly...I've heard many different names for them. I don't know if they really have a specific one.
2006-07-19 14:39:09 · answer #8 · answered by Leni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its got 2 b d FIREFLY, the GLOW-WORM or the LIGHTNING BUG or all together, dats coz they r d same organism ....lol
2006-07-19 15:48:31 · answer #9 · answered by dee173 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called a firefly
2006-07-19 14:35:52 · answer #10 · answered by sexylady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋