A Description and Examination of Fluorescence in Nine North American Firefly Species (Coleoptera: Lampyridae)

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Dorsal and ventral aspects of Photinus obscurellus (a and b), Photinus greeni (c and d), Photinus ignites (e and f), and Photinus aquilonius (g and h). Specimens were photographed under white light, and under blue light using a yellow filter. Blue light was supplied by a NIGHTSEA Model SFA Royal Blue light emitting at 440–460 nm, using a NIGHTSEA yellow barrier filter to screen. Scale bar represents approx. 15 mm.

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