Glowfly


 * 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.

Glow flies are insects native to the Earth Kingdom, specifically the Foggy Swamp. It is not known if this is its exclusive habitat, but they have not been seen elsewhere. The bug itself is small, but it is capable of giving off an intense light which makes it appear hundreds of times its actual size. Aang, Katara, and Sokka were blinded by one when they were lost in the swamp.

Connection
The lightning bug, or firefly, is likely the closest real life connection to the glowing bug seen by Team Avatar. Certain species of adult fireflies are able to emit light using an enzyme inside their abdomens.