Lightning bugs appearing in the Carolinas
Автор: WCNC
Загружено: 2023-06-09
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Better late than never, lightning bugs (or maybe you call them fireflies) have begun to emerge.
While the country may be split on what name to call them, these light-producing insects are actually beetles and not flies, according to the National Wildlife Foundation. They produce light through a process called bioluminescence and use a special organ on the underside of their abdomen, according to the NWF.
During the bug's approximately two-month lifespan, the light could play a variety of roles depending on its exact species and region. For some, the light may attract a mate -- or even attract prey that the lightning bug eats. In some instances, the light - much like the vibrant colors of some tropical animals or plants - could trick a predator into thinking the bug is toxic.
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