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Firefly

Aspidosoma costatum

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Field Notes

Description:

Beetle of the Lampyridae family (fireflies). Fairly large, 1.5cm.

Reference Links:

Biologia Centrali-Americana

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
bayucca
There is another similar one: Cratomorphus concolor http://quaoarpowerzoo.blogspot.ch/2012/05/gigantor-firefly.html
bayucca
Yes, I think it is a Lampyridae, I know Photinus sp. and Photuris sp. from Costa Rica.

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PublishedMay 9, 2012

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