firefly

plural irregular

A nocturnal beetle common in warm regions, known for having luminescent abdominal organs; also refers to a tropical American click beetle with bright luminous spots.

• 🇵🇹Inseto noturno comum em regiões quentes, conhecido por seus órgãos abdominais que emitem luz; também se refere ao besouro-elaterídeo tropical americano com manchas luminosas brilhantes.

1. Bioluminescent beetle B1 formal

   A nocturnal beetle found in warm regions, known for producing light from its abdominal organs.

   • Fireflies light up the summer night sky.
   • Children love to catch fireflies in jars.
   • The firefly's glow is a result of a chemical reaction.

   🇵🇹Vaga-lume

   Sinônimos: glowwormlightning bug

2. Tropical click beetle B2 formal american

   A type of click beetle from tropical America that has bright luminous spots.

   • The tropical firefly is known for its vivid flashes.
   • Scientists study the tropical firefly for its unique bioluminescence.
   • The bright spots on the tropical firefly are used for communication.

   🇵🇹Besouro-elaterídeo tropical

• fireflies plural form
• fireflies' possessive plural form
• firefly's possessive singular form