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Firefly

Photuris pennsylvanica

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as lightning bugs for their nighttime display of bioluminescence.

Habitat:

Temperate forest.

Species ID Suggestions

Firefly

Photuris pennsylvanica
Brett
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Comments (2)
mauna Kunzah
Yep, Kim, that's what we call them over here too. :) I just wanted confirmation. Thanks, Brett and Kim.
KimAyersStolzy
In Kentucky we call this a lightning bug. Kids collect them in the night sky from their glow

Spotted for Missions

The Color Green - Northeastern US
Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
The Color Red
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedJuly 31, 2013

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