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What is the scientific class of lightning bugs?

Updated: 10/8/2023

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Insects (Insecta) is the scientific class to which lightning bugs (Lampyridae famiy) belong.

A lightning bug or firefly has two antennae; a body that is divided into three segments as head, thorax and abdomen; three sets of jointed legs; compound eyes; and a skeleton on the outside of the body. These are what characterize insects. Within the insect group, a firefly or lightning bug is described as a beetle. It has two pairs of wings. The lower wings underneath are lighter and used for flying. The upper wings above are harder and used for protection.

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The scientific name for firefly is Lampyridae.

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Fireflies belong to the Lampyridae family, which contains several genera and species.

Photinus sp.

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∙ 12y ago

A Fire Fly is a bioluminescent beetle of the Family Lampyridae.

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A firefly- there are many species, and they make up their own family of beetles.

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How do dragonflies emit light?

Dragonflies do not emit light. The insect that you are thinking of is a firefly, or the scientific name is Lampyridae, which are a class of beetles. They are nicknamed 'lightning bugs' in the US.

Who discovered the Lampyridae?

Lampyridae's are 'fireflies' or 'lightning bugs' in scientific terms by the way.

Do female lightning bugs eat male lightning bugs?

yes they do

Do lightning bugs drink water?

do lightning bugs drink water

Are lightning bugs all over the world?

Lightning bugs, or fireflys, are found on every continent.

Do lightning bugs make their nests in the ground?

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.

What bugs can you find in Montana in October?

Lightning bugs and love bugs! Ladybugs.

What are the Bugs of light in the sky i see?

Lightning Bugs Maybe?

Does a lightning bugs have wings?

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Does lightning bugs have antennae?

Yes they do.

Does newzealand have fireflies or lightning bugs?

No.

Who is the lightning bugs predator?

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