Swamp firefly

:This article is about the creature in the swamp. For the creature in the Northern Air Temple, see firefly. For the creature in the Spirit World, see Spirit World firefly.
The swamp fireflyAvatar Extras for "The Swamp" on Nicktoons Network. is an insect native to the Earth Kingdom's Foggy Swamp. It is small, but capable of producing an extremely bright and intense ball of light, allowing it to appear much larger than its actual size.
== History ==
While lost in the swamp, Aang, Katara, and Sokka set up a campfire for the night. During a discussion about their current situation, Sokka began swatting at a swamp firefly with his machete. In response, the fly emitted a brilliant light, one that almost blinded Team Avatar and briefly illuminated their surroundings, revealing it to be filled with the staring eyes of wildlife.
== Anatomy ==
Like other types of firefly, the swamp firefly possesses a pair of forewings, a narrow prothorax, and a mechanism for bioluminescence. The creature can be distinguished by its ability to shine brighter than regular fireflies, emitting enough light to encompass its entire body and force onlookers to briefly turn away.
== Connection ==
The swamp firefly bears a strong resemblance to the real-world firefly, as certain species of adult fireflies are capable of lighting up. However, the glow of a swamp firefly is far brighter and more radiant than that of a real-world firefly.
== References ==
== See also ==
* Fauna in the World of Avatar
* Foggy Swamp
== External links ==
* Firefly
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