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Glow-worms and fire-flies belong to a family of beetles called the Lampyridae. The common glow-worm is Lampyris noctiluca.

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The scientific name for a glow-worm is Lampyris noctiluca. They are beetles that produce light through a process called bioluminescence, which is used for attracting mates.

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