There is an entire family called by that common name, so you'd have to be more specific if you wanted to know a particular... well, species.
The name for the family is Lampyridae.
The most common of the species called "lightning bugs" in the US is probably Photinus pyralis. Another species is Photuris pennsylvanica.
The scientific name of a lightning bug is Photinus pyralis.
Photinus sp.
The scientific name of a wheel bug is Arilus cristatus.
The scientific name for an assassin bug is Reduviidae.
The scientific name for the kissing bug is Triatoma.
The scientific name for a leaf bug is Phyllium.
The scientific name for a chinch bug is Blissus leucopterus.
The scientific name of a wheel bug is Arilus cristatus.
Which plant bug?
A Woodlouse
Phyllophaga
The scientific name for a sow bug is Oniscus asellus.
Is there a differance between lighting bug and firefly?
The scientific name for the kissing bug is Triatoma.
The scientific name for a leaf bug is Phyllium.
The scientific name for an assassin bug is Reduviidae.
The scientific name for a chinch bug is Blissus leucopterus.
The scientific name for a lantern bug is Pyrops candelaria. It is a type of planthopper known for its distinct lantern-like structure on its head.
The scientific name for a potato beetle is Leptinotarsa decemlineata. It is also commonly known as the Colorado potato beetle.