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Firefly

Lampyridae

Photo by Ismael Chaves
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Field Notes

Description:

They are winged beetles, and commonly called fireflies or lightning bugs for their conspicuous crepuscular use of bioluminescence to attract mates or prey

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Comments (7)
KarenSaxton
Yes, really. Didn't see a one. We were in both countries at roughly the same time(Christmas holiday)
KarenSaxton
I saw a ton of these in Belize last year, but none in Costa Rica the year before.
TimShelnutt
I agree with Cindy. Looks like a firefly to me too.

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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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Insects of Costa Rica
Photographed
PublishedMay 18, 2013

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