They are insects
Firefly comes under the category of insect and its scientific name is Lampyridae. We called them 'Jugnu' in Hindi.
They are nocturnal creatures
Fireflies stay awake at night, that means they are nocturnal creatures.
Birth
The color of firefly is gray, their eyes are big but their legs are small. They give birth to by laying eggs.
Their light is not stable
This light of firefly is not stable. This light stays on for less than 1 second, but flashes and goes off repeatedly for some time at a fixed interval.
Identifying firefly sex
Female fireflies do not have wings, so they only glow in one place, while male fireflies glow while flying. This is the reason that they can be easily identified.
Attracting each other
Male and female fireflies attract each other by showing the brightness of their light.
Life span
The life span of a firefly can range from a few months to 2 to 3 years or more.