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Firefly

Photinus pyralis

Description:

Photinus pyralis, known by the common names common eastern firefly[2] and big dipper firefly,[3] is the most common species of firefly in North America.

Habitat:

Suburban backyard.

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Phil_S
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Phil_S

Mentor, Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jul 2, 2013
Submitted on Jul 7, 2013

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