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Phengodes plumosa - male
Copyright © 2006 Scott Nelson

Phengodes plumosa - Male
Apalachicola National Forest Whitehead Lake Campground, Liberty County, Florida, USA
March 29, 2006
Size: 14 mm
Very interesting antennae. Plumose and feathery. Attracted to UV lights.

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Phengodes plumosa - male Phengodes plumosa - male
Contributed by Scott Nelson on 1 April, 2006 - 6:50am
Last updated 25 August, 2008 - 3:59pm

Moved
Moved from Glowworms.
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 25 August, 2008 - 3:59pm

I wonder
Do bioluminescent insects, such as the female Phengodes, emit any UV light?
… Jim McClarin, 1 April, 2006 - 8:16am

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