Yes, and the larva are referred to as glow worms. Not all lightning bugs produce light but all larva do and this light is one of the most efficient in producing energy with very little waste. The light is thought to attract mates but can also be used to attract other lightning bugs and the one will eat the other.
no. its a bug that has chemicals in itself which allows it to glow. Only male fireflies glow...so the reason they glow is to attract females. Some females glow but not a lot.
The insect known as a firefly is not a fly. There are about 1100 known species of luminescent beetles that are commonly called fireflies or lightning bugs.
yes but, its really small
No, lightning bugs are also called fireflies. June bugs are actually green beetles that are about 1.27cm in length.
A person can not really tell when lightning bugs are pregnant. They may look a little bigger than normal.
various type of ground beetles will hunt them along with the larvae of fire flies(lightning bugs)
yes they do
do lightning bugs drink water
Lightning bugs, or fireflys, are found on every continent.
No, lightning bugs do not eat grass. Lightning bugs eat snails, worms, pollen, and flower parts, and other insects. The insects must be chopped up for the lightning bugs.
Lightning bugs and love bugs! Ladybugs.
Yes, fireflies and lightning bugs are the same insect. They are scientifically known as Lampyridae and are known for their bioluminescent abilities, creating light in their abdomen to attract mates. The names "firefly" and "lightning bug" are used interchangeably depending on the region.
Lightning Bugs Maybe?
Lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bio luminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. To do this, the lightning bug contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.