Help! lil bros sick bug!!!!?

Question

My little brother found a hurt lightning bug. It cant fly and he wants to try to save it even though its a bug. please no comments about saving a dumb bug. k thanks for any help you can give me.

Answer 1

Help him find a comfortable place for the insect.  It is unlikely to last very long and could be considered impossible to "fix"  The females are wingless and the males signal their presence with flashing.  They eat smaller insects they find on plants.  I would encourage him in care for a helpless creature, it will serve him well the rest of his life.

Answer 2

Lightening bugs are short lived to be certain.  It will probably pass away from old age before it has ime to heal.  

Your little brother should be commended for his love and respect for life though.  It is not common to find one that young that has a compassionate heart.  He should really be praised for this... it is such a good and rare quality.