Usually means: Beetle family known for bioluminescence.
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▸ noun:  (zoology) Any member of the family Lampyridae; a firefly or lightning bug

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lampyrine, lightning bug, firefly, fire-fly, lanternfly, lanthorn-fly, lantern fly, pyralis, noctiluca, common glow-worm, more...

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lampyrine, lightning bug, firefly, fire-fly, lanternfly, lanthorn-fly, lantern fly, pyralis, noctiluca, common glow-worm, more...



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