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Thursday, 2 January 2025

30-12-2024 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - MEDITERRANEAN PALE GLOW-WORM (Nyctophila reichii)


Nyctophila reichii, commonly known as the Mediterranean firefly, is a species of firefly. The species is very common in the southern and eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula.

Nyctophila reichii (Mediterranean Firefly) is a species of beetles in the family fireflies. They are nocturnal.

Nyctophila reichii is a beetle species from the glowworm family (Lampyridae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1859 by Jacquelin du Val.

The Mediterranean pale glow-worm is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.

Adult Size of Mediterranean pale glow-worm is 5 - 25 mm

Predators of the Mediterranean pale glow-worm Larvae are Amphibians like frogs and toads, various bird species, insectivorous mammals, other insects like ants and centipedes, arachnids like spiders

Predators of Adult Mediterranean pale glow-worm are Bats, birds, spiders, reptiles like geckos and small snakes, other insects like predatory beetles

Unlike its flashy relatives, mediterranean pale glow-worm communicates using subdued light signals that are invisible to predators but can be seen by its own kind.

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