Firefly vs. Dragonfly
Fireflynoun
Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.
Fireflynoun
Any luminous winged insect, esp. luminous beetles of the family Lampyridæ.
Fireflynoun
tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
Fireflynoun
nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs
Firefly
The Lampyridae are a family of insects in the beetle order Coleoptera with more than 2,000 described species. They are soft-bodied beetles that are commonly called fireflies, glowworms, or lightning bugs for their conspicuous use of bioluminescence during twilight to attract mates or prey.
Dragonflynoun
An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.
Dragonflynoun
slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
Dragonfly
A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera (from Greek ἄνισος anisos, and πτερόν pteron, , because the hindwing is broader than the forewing). Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body.
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