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Diurnal Firefly

Ellychnia corrusca

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42.1173, -72.788

Field Notes

Description:

A bug that I found in tree bark, I am almost 100% sure it's a Diurnal Firefly, but tell me if I am wrong. Also it was in sub-hibernation.

Habitat:

Woods/Forests

Notes:

Has an egg on it

Species ID Suggestions

Firefly?

Family Lampyridae

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Aaron_G
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Comments (6)
Paul the Finder
Uhh what are we talking about I already ID it thanks to Goody.
AlexKonig
do you have already since 17 hours !!! :)
Paul the Finder
OK that's cool, i buy that, but Common name, Scientific name
Aaron_G
I don't know if this is correct, but from what I can see it appears as though it might be a firefly. There are quite a few species and some of which can be found in Massachusetts in the wintertime.

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PublishedJanuary 28, 2012

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