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Photinus pyralis maybe? - Photinus pyralis
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Photinus pyralis maybe? - Photinus pyralis
fairfield, Ohio, USA
June 11, 2007

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Photinus pyralis maybe? - Photinus pyralis Photinus pyralis maybe? - Photinus pyralis
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Contributed by Sharon Cates on 16 October, 2007 - 7:56pm
Last updated 18 October, 2007 - 6:28pm

Probably.
They are certainly the most common glowing firefly species in that area. They approach an inch in length, making them much larger than most other species of Photinus, and you find them in more urbanized areas as well (i.e. lawns). Look for the smaller species hiding under leaves in riparian habitats.
… Eric R. Eaton, 17 October, 2007 - 6:23pm login or register to post comments

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