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Lampyridae

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Field Notes

Description:

There are a number of different species of fireflies, none of which are actually flies—they’re beetles! They get the names “firefly” and “lightning bug” because of the flashes of light they naturally produce.

Habitat:

Found throughout the United States in parks, meadows, gardens, and woodland edges. They are easily seen on summer evenings.

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PublishedApril 26, 2015

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