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πŸͺ² Beetles

Malagasy Firefly

Luciola madagascariensis

About

A soft-bodied beetle with a yellowish pronotum and dark elytra, producing a steady green bioluminescent glow from its abdominal light organ. It flashes in synchronized patterns at dusk.

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Did You Know?

Males flash specific light patterns to attract females, and each species has a unique flash code to prevent cross-species mating.