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πŸͺ² Beetles

Japanese Hotaruko Firefly

Pyrocoelia fumosa

About

A large terrestrial firefly with a dark brown body and bright reddish pronotum. The wingless, larviform females produce a bright sustained glow from the ground to attract flying males.

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Did You Know?

The Japanese name 'hotaruko' distinguishes these terrestrial glowworm-type fireflies from the aquatic 'hotaru' species.