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Pyractomena Firefly larvae

Pyractomena genus

Photo by Anthony8
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Field Notes

Description:

These firefly larvae were on a maple tree. Their mouthparts were attached to the tree. It was difficult to get one off.

Habitat:

Red maple tree bark.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

Pyractomena firefly larvae
Does anyone know what this is? I think its some kind of beetle grub.
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PublishedApril 6, 2013

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