Adult Firefly
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Firefly |
| Scientific name | Photinus ignitus |
| Taxonomic group | Lampyridae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Selection and adaptations | Coloration |
| Coloration | Luminescence |
| Behavior | Communication |
| Date | July 21, 2004 |
| Location | Massachusetts,USA,North America |
Luminescence in firefly, Massachussetts. Fireflies give off species specific patterns of light flashes to attract mates. Some firefly species have actually deciphered the codes of other species, and they mimic them to lure in males, which they then eat.
