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πŸͺ² Beetles

Chinese Terrestrial Glowworm Firefly

Pyrocoelia pectoralis

About

A large firefly with dark brown elytra and a bright reddish pronotum. Females are wingless and produce a steady glow. This species has been used extensively in Chinese bioluminescence research.

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Did You Know?

The mass collection of this species for commercial firefly-viewing events in China has raised conservation concerns.