The fireflies (including the lightning bugs) are a family, Lampyridae, of some 2,000 species within the Coleoptera. The family forms a single clade, a natural phylogenetic group. [1]

There are 2400 firefly species in 144 genera (taxonomic category that ranks above species) described all over the world. Most fireflies occur in tropical regions, but they are also found in arid zones and dry forest during rainy seasons. They are …

Fireflies are found in temperate and tropical regions on every continent except Antarctica. They live throughout the United States in parks, meadows, gardens, and woodland edges. They are most commonly seen on summer evenings.

Feb 23, 2024 · A group of fireflies, also known as a glow or swarm, are beetles that undergo complete metamorphosis and resemble other beetles. They are classified under the Lampyridae family, a family of insects within the beetle order Coleoptera.

4 days ago · firefly, (family Lampyridae), family of some 2,000 species of beetles (insect order Coleoptera) found in most tropical and temperate regions that have special light-producing organs on the underside of the abdomen. Most fireflies are nocturnal, although some species are diurnal.

Dec 27, 2024 · There are three main groups of flashing fireflies: Photinus, Pyractomena, and the common eastern firefly. Daytime dark fireflies are active during the day and do not light up.

Fireflies are familiar, but few realize that these insects are actually beetles, nocturnal members of the family Lampyridae. Most fireflies are winged, which distinguishes them from other...