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Photinus pyralis
Fairly large Firefly. Black elytrae with yellow edging. Protonum pinkish-orange with a black spot in the center and yellow edge. Black head, eyes, and legs. Ventral abdominal segments six and seven have light organ in males. (per Bugguide).
Suburban yard.
I love seeing these guys in early summer!
Spotted on Jun 28, 2013
Submitted on Sep 6, 2013
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