2006-12-09 09:23:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Its function in the adult is primarily to locate other individuals of the same species for reproduction.
2006-12-09 09:25:44 · answer #1 · answered by jman828 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To talk to the other fireflies and to get a girlfriend/boyfriend/mate! They use their light to communicate.
2006-12-09 17:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its purpose is to attract other fireflies so that they can mate and have offspring.
2006-12-09 17:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by Bob N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same purpose as your light stick at the party.
2006-12-09 17:28:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have such fond memories of catching them at my grandmothers farm in wisconsin. I got curious after reading your question and found these sites they give alot of odd and unexpected info about lightening bugs (fireflys). Thanks for the trip to memory lane. ( :
http://www.backyardnature.net/lightbug.htm
http://iris.biosci.ohio-state.edu/projects/FFiles/
and a sweet short firefly story:http://www.backyardnature.net/r/reddog07.htm
2006-12-09 17:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by Rene' 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same reason bug-eyed rap musicians wear shiny gold jewelry....trying to get attention from the gals.
2006-12-09 17:26:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To attract a mate.
2006-12-09 17:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this link, you'll see there are multiple purposes.
2006-12-09 17:26:24 · answer #8 · answered by Abby O'Normal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to attract a mate
2006-12-09 20:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋