- firefly firefly are not flies but a type of a beetle. these insects are also known as lightning bugs.
- these insect can grow up to 2.5 cm in length and live for three to four months. females live longer than males
- firefly have a special organ under their stomach, which emits flashes of green or yellow light.
- males and females emit light attract mates.
- some females firefly fool males of other insects by flickering their light. when the males come closer to mate, the females eat them.
Goliath beetle
- one of the largest and heaviest insect in the world is Goliath beetle. males are as heavy as an apple.
- Goliath beetle grow up to 12 cm and weigh about 115 g.
- found in many colors, most Goliath beetles have black-and-white marking on their wings.
- males have a horn sharp structure on their heads. they often fight each other with their horn
- by feeding on dead plant and animal tissue, Goliath beetles help to keep the environment clean.