How do fireflies glow? - Morgridge Institute for Research

When living creatures produce and emit light it’s called bioluminescence. The main reason fireflies glow is to find a mate, though they can also light up under other situations as a warning to others.

Why do fireflies glow? - Mystery Science

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Why do fireflies shine in the night? - Quora

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