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Photinus pyralis
Found on our screen porch during the day.
This is the most common firefly in the Eastern U.S. Larvae live 1 to 2 years in the soil before pupating. Adults and larvae are predacious. They inject a poison to immobilize and liquefy their prey.
Spotted on May 17, 2021
Submitted on May 18, 2021
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