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Fireflies of this genus have the head entirely covered by the hood-like pronotum, which in this species is yellow or red with a prominent black band in the middle. The remainder of the body is black or dark blackish-brown. Wings are broad, and specimens appear relatively broad and flat. The body measures from 3/8 to 1/2 inch (9 to 12 mm) in length. The antennae are black, flat, and segments are not saw-toothed. This is the most common black species of firefly in Kansas. It occurs in woods and on low vegetation. Both the larvae and adults of this and other fireflies are predacious and beneficial.
The information for this submission into the image library was provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. A more detailed report on this submission can be found in the KDA Field Manual: Insects in Kansas. To obtain a copy of Publication #S131: Insects in Kansas contact K-State Research and Extension, Department of Communications distribution center at (785) 532-5830
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Friday, April 18, 2014
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Saturday, May 24, 2014
