Why don't fireflies glow in captivity?

Subject: Why don't fireflies glow in captivity?

Date: Mon Jun 18 21:53:48 2001
Posted by Michael
Grade level: K-3 School: Atlanta International School
City: Atlanta State/Province: Gerogia Country: USA
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 992915628.Zo

Message:


I captured some fireflies in my bug house, but now they don't glow (except for 
a few).  I gave them grass, sticks and a leaf.  The others only glow when they 
fall.

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