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Cantharidae
medium-sized, black, with yellow and white markings, beside the wings. The wing-covers are rectangular, while the posterior of the abdomen appears to have a light-emitting organ. It has been suggested as the cantharidae family and as the species, Chauliognathus.
Dry tropical forest; pacific lowlands; wet season.
Observed in the daylight eating from the papaduro tree. Several flew into my vehicle. Photo only includes top side, and couldn't get a sharp focus, yet.
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Could be a Cantharidae, Chauliognathinae?? Not sure... I also checked for Lampyridae, but could not find any resources or matches. I agree that it could also be a Lampyridae. Beetles are sometimes a real nightmare...