Firefly larva (Lampyridae) by larose forest photos


10-MAY-2016	Christine Hanrahan

There were several of these odd looking larvae on the tree in the woods at the site. Fireflies are beetles (despite their name).

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Buz Kiefer		18-May-2016 22:24
I would have never guess this is a firefly larva. Great detail and nice close up work, Christine. Vote.

Graeme		15-May-2016 23:21
This guy blends in well with the bark of the tree.V

Marcia Colelli		15-May-2016 13:27
Great capture and close up with wonderful details. V

LynnH		15-May-2016 13:26
Oh, didn't know they looked like this in the beginning.

Ika Zinka Eferl		15-May-2016 11:21
Nice find ,nice shot!V

Patrick Goossens		15-May-2016 08:12
First time I see a larva of the firefly. In my neighbourhood their is one place were fireflies are found.

laine		15-May-2016 07:04
That's quite a suit of armour it's wearing...well seem N

Helen Betts		15-May-2016 06:26
Great detail and texture in this interesting closeup. V.

Allan Jay		15-May-2016 04:50
The high contrast and textures are wonderful, Christine!

Carl Carbone		15-May-2016 02:28
Neat! I would have never known. Nice detail.

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