Species Snapshot
TYPE:
Daytime firefly
GENUS:
Lucidota
SIZE:
Medium (9 - 11 mm)
HABITAT:
Open forests or shady open areas
MONTHS:
May to August
TIME:
Daytime
Flash Pattern
L. atra
How to Understand the Flash Pattern image
The background of the image represents a common habitat where the firefly might be seen. The colored dots or dashes represent the flashes over time and across space (height and distance flown between flashes). Note the number of flashes, the timing in between flashes, and the color, duration, and shape of the flashes.
Active in the daytime - no flashing
Physical Appearance
L. atra
Size:
Pronotum:
(Head Shield)
Medium (9 - 11 mm)
Yellow and red bordering dark central bar, thicker at base
Scutellum:
Dark
Elytra:
(Wing Covers)
Dark, no borders
Abdomen:
Thorax:
Eyes:
Dark
Dark
Small
None
Lanterns:
Legs:
Short, dark
Map of Arkansas Sightings
L. atra
More information on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species