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Fireflies (Insect)
Fireflies (also called lightning bugs) are a subspecies of beetles, and are known for producing a chemically-induced light on their lower abdomen. They utilize the light to attract their mate.
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Rubbing your eyes increases the pressure inside them. This presses on the nerve causing you to see the bright flashes.
What do fire flies body's look like?
fireflies have two big eye balls with multiple flat surfaces on it. they also have two antennas, brown soft smooth skin and bodies.
"Luciérnaga" or "bicho de luz" may be Spanish equivalents of "firefly" (Lampyridae family).
The Spanish word "luciérnaga" is a feminine noun. Its singular definite article is "la" ("the"), and its singular indefinite article "una" ("a, one"). The masculine noun "bicho" means "animal, beast." Its singular definite article is "el," and its singular indefinite article "un." The preposition "de" means "of, from." The feminine noun "luz" means "light."
The two choices respectively are pronounced "loo-SYER-nah-gah" and "BEE-tchoh theh loos."
What is a firefly common name?
The common name for a firefly is "lightning bug." Despite their name, fireflies are not true bugs but are actually beetles belonging to the family Lampyridae. They are best known for their ability to produce bioluminescent light, which they use for communication, mating, and attracting prey. Fireflies are often found in warm, humid environments during the summer months.
Is firefly a natural source of light?
Yes - the luminescence is produced by a chemical reaction within the insects body.
What is the explanation to this lightning bug phenomenon?
I live on a farm and every night I go out by the woods and watch the stars. Sometime in early June last year, there were like 1,000,000 lightning bugs(NO JOKE) in this one corner of the wood. It was like a 4x4 sp[ot and like 20 feet tall. It was amazing but I cant seem to find an explanation! It wasnt anywhere else on the farm either??? Please cure my curiosity!
If your puppy eats a lightning bug will she die?
Fireflies or as they are sometimes called, Lightning Bugs, contain toxins called lucibufagins that can be poisonous to birds, lizards, amphibians and other animals. A dog ingesting a firefly can have digestive upsets leading to vomiting and loss of appetite. It may or may not die but she the vet,
its a classic vidal sassoon haircut that is comprised of round graduated layers....sound like Chinese to you? look up some pictures
What is the body temperature of a fire fly?
a firefly has a temperature of negitive 0 because it is a "fire"fly so next time the unicorn says bah bah you can say "you dont bark!" and then everyone dances in their undies
"Lucciola" is an Italian equivalent of "frefly" (Lampyridae family).
The Italian word is a feminine noun. Its singular definite article is "la" ("the"). Its singular indefinite article is "una" ("a, one").
The pronunciation is "lootch-TCHOH-lah."
What do pregnant lightning bugs look like?
A person can not really tell when lightning bugs are pregnant. They may look a little bigger than normal.
What special adaptations do fireflies need to survive?
They need air, food, and soil i think. They also need plants and a big space to fly. Like a big cage.
Why can't lightning bugs live in California?
There are fireflies found in California, however they are rarely seen. This is because fireflies only eat snails and California lacks a native snail population and the damp areas where snails live.
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.
What chemical is in a lightning bug?
The molecule originally discovered to cause bioluminescence in fireflies was dubbed Luciferin.
