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Lightning bugs find a resting spot on some shady leaf during the day. They're mainly nocturnal, as they're lights are best seen in the dark, and they communicate using sight.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 11y agoLightning bugs get their light from the energy in their body.
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∙ 15y agoA special chemical in their abdomens that lights up when the firefly breathes in, or when it comes into contact with oxygen to help during mating.
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∙ 11y agothey are use buds
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Is it the male or female lightning bug that lights up?
lightning
Why do lightning bugs light up?
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.
How do you use the word alighted in a sentence?
To alight means to the Provided with light; lighted up. the lightning bug began to light its tail when it sat on my sholder.
What are lightning bugs?
A lightning bug is a nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs. Just so you know lightning bugs also fly in the morning they just don't light up.
Why do light bugs light up?
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.
Is there an animal that begins with light?
well if you are american then the lightning bug but i cannot think of anything else
What is the duration of Lightning Bug film?
The duration of Lightning Bug - film - is 1.62 hours.
When was Lightning Bug - film - created?
Lightning Bug - film - was created on 2004-04-09.
What is the purpose of a lightning bug?
The female lightning bug uses her glowing tail to attract a mate.
What is 'lightning bug' in German?
"Leuchtkäfer" is a German equivalent of "lightning bug" (Lampyridae family).The lightning bug is known for the glow of a green, red or yellow light from its lower abdomen. Some scientists suggest that the light serves different purposes depending upon the particular stage of the firefly's life cycle. Specifically, in the larval stage, the light may warn predators of this glowing worm's unpleasant and even poisonous taste. In the adult, winged, flying stage, the light is thought to serve the purpose of attracting a mate.
What insects or bugs light up?
hi, i'm really not sure,but there was a bug in the bushes with two green lights.the lights were on it's back right behind it's head.when i picked it up with a leaf,it played dead.so then i brought it in the shed and put it in a small container with plants.that's all the info i've got---------sorry!
The size of a lightning bug?
up to 1 inch long 2 centimeters thick
