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Firefly

Photuris pennsylvanica

Description:

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

Habitat:

Temperate forest.

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Brett
Brett 10 years ago
Firefly
Photuris pennsylvanica


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2 Comments

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 10 years ago

Yep, Kim, that's what we call them over here too. :) I just wanted confirmation.

Thanks, Brett and Kim.

KimAyersStolzy
KimAyersStolzy 10 years ago

In Kentucky we call this a lightning bug. Kids collect them in the night sky from their glow

mauna Kunzah
Spotted by
mauna Kunzah

New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 31, 2013
Submitted on Jul 31, 2013

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