Species Snapshot
TYPE:
Glow firefly
GENUS:
Phausis
SIZE:
Small (4 - 6 mm)
HABITAT:
Dry forests & near streams in forests
MONTHS:
April, May
TIME:
40 to 60 minutes after sunset
Flash Pattern
P. inaccensa
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.
Males do not flash or glow. Flightless females glow.
Physical Appearance
P. inaccensa
Size:
Pronotum:
(Head Shield)
Small (4 - 6 mm)
Clear with a dark central mark at base
Scutellum:
Pale
Elytra:
(Wing Covers)
Dark with texture. No border.
Abdomen:
Thorax:
Eyes:
Dark
Brown
Male's eyes large. Female's eyes tiny.
Male has none. Female has 2 glowing spots on tail.
Lanterns:
Legs:
Short
Map of Arkansas Sightings
P. inaccensa
More information on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species