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common eastern firefly, big dipper firefly

Photinus pyralis

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

The most common firefly in North America.

Habitat:

Spotted in a backyard of a residential area of Springfield, Missouri.

Reference Links:

Common Eastern Firefly (Photinus pyralis) - Information on Common Eastern Firef…, Photinus pyralis, Species Photinus pyralis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Firefly

Photinus sp.

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PublishedAugust 10, 2014

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