2007-07-16 16:36:48 · 5 answers · asked by David R 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
No, it is a chemichal reaction wich is controlled by the animal.
If the animal finds itself in dark conditions then it will trigger this reaction, producing the light effect.
2007-07-16 22:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
lightbugs dont produce light during the day. the only reason that they produce light at night is to find each other, during the day they can see each other and there is no need for it, it would just be wasted energy.
2007-07-16 16:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. Lightbugs, or 'fireflys', rest during the day in the grass. They come out at night and start 'blinking', only to find a mate.
2007-07-16 16:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by srmm 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not all lightning bugs light up during the day. "Many fireflies do not produce light. Usually these species are diurnal, or day-flying, such as those in the genus Ellychnia. A few diurnal fireflies that primarily inhabit shadowy places, such as beneath tall plants or trees, are luminescent. One such genus is Lucidota. All fireflies glow as larvae. Bioluminescence serves a different function in lampyrid larvae than it does in adults. It appears to be a warning signal to predators, since many firefly larvae contain chemicals that are distasteful or toxic."
2007-07-16 16:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by kt 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
ya but u just cant see the light
2007-07-16 16:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋