Two of the most popular members of the insect world are ladybugs and fireflies. The colorful ladybug provides pest control by eating insects that would feed on flowers, vegetables and fruits. Another favorite, the firefly is a type of beetle that can produce its own light source, done in an effort to attract a mate. In the studio, Dr. Art discusses these complex, blinking insects, and in experiment, tries to replicate the bursts of light that fireflies produce.
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