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Firefly Larva

Posted by September 14th, 2005 at 12:00 am

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Beetles

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Hi-
I’m working as an outdoor educator in southern NH. I’ve found a few of these strange insects while walking at night. They look a little like rollie-pollies or sow-bugs, but they seem to have a really small head, and they glow green from two spots on their undersides. Are they female fireflies or firefly larvae? I was hoping they were something more exciting, but any info would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
Beth

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Hi Beth,
This is a Firefly Larva. We requested additional information from Eric Eaton, but he informed us it is very difficult to identify Firefly larva species.

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