HyperDic: lightning_bug

English > 1 sense of the expression lightning bug:
NOUNanimallightning bug, fireflynocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs
English > lightning bug: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningnocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs.
Synonymfirefly
Member ofLampyridae, family Lampyridaefireflies
NarrowerglowwormThe luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly
Broaderbeetleinsect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
Spanishlampyridae, luciérnaga
Catalancuca de llum, lluerna

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