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Glow Worm Beetle

Pseudophengodes sp.

Description:

A short-winged beetle attracted to lights about 10-12mm long.

Notes:

I think this is something in Cantharidae but would like a second opinion.

1 Species ID Suggestions

phengodid beetle
Pseudophengodes sp.


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3 Comments

Tom15
Tom15 10 years ago

Juan and Stephen thanks for the ID! This is the first glow worm beetle I've seen.

stho002
stho002 10 years ago

Yes, Phengodidae, I think

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 10 years ago

This is probably a Glow worm beetle (Phengodes sp.) or close related

Tom15
Spotted by
Tom15

Quito, Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador

Spotted on Nov 24, 2013
Submitted on Jan 21, 2014

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