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Fireflies: A Beneficial Insect

June 7, 2023 by Carol O

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, you must admit light-producing insects are fascinating. These light producing insects are not a true fly nor a true bug. They are actually beetles in the family Lampyridae. There are approximately 2,200 species found worldwide, and about 171 species in North America. Read More:

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Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Insects, Wildlife Tagged With: fireflies

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