Firefly (disambiguation)

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Firefly is a common name for a bioluminescent beetle in the family Lampyridae.

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Firefly or fireflies may also refer to:

Organizations and companies

Entertainment

Fictional elements

Film and television

Literature

Music

Bands

Albums

Songs

Other uses in entertainment

Vehicles and transportation technology

Air

Airplanes

Drones

Helicopters

Land

Automobile

Rail

Military

Nautical

Space

Technology

Hardware

Computers

Software

Other uses

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