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Soldier Beetle (Firefly mimic)

Podabrus cf. brevicollis

Photo by Latimeria
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Field Notes

Description:

Elytra black, edges yellow. Pronotum yellow and pink, head yellow and black.

Habitat:

Forest

Notes:

This is the prettiest firefly mimic I've found so far. Luckily, I was able to get a good enough picture of it. Found at Barbara A. Beiser Field Station.

Reference Links:

Species Podabrus brevicollis - BugGuide.Net

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