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.
