firefly

noun

fire·fly ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌflī

: any of various winged nocturnal beetles (especially family Lampyridae) that produce a bright soft intermittent light by oxidation of luciferin especially for courtship purposes

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From the delicate dance of fireflies to the epic battles of stag beetles, this season pushes the boundaries of storytelling and scientific exploration. —

Tony Bradley, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Jellyfish, fireflies, fungi, and more are all known to emit their very own glow. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025 Looking for love National Geographic/Stephen Alvarez A glowing firefly flying through the forest at night. —

Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025 Lucky for Southerners, our region is home to all kinds of one-of-a-kind natural experience—from catching the synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountain National Park or Congaree National Park to kayaking to see bioluminescent plankton in Vero Beach, Florida. —

Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for firefly