Firefly
Lampyridae
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Varies by species1 community sighting
Fireflies, or lightning bugs, are soft-bodied beetles that make light with a chemical reaction in their abdomens. Each species flashes its own pattern to attract mates on warm summer evenings.
Firefly photos from the community
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