Species Snapshot
TYPE:
Daytime firefly
GENUS:
Photinus
SIZE:
Med to Large (9 - 18 mm)
HABITAT:
Mostly areas with large trees
MONTHS:
February to May
TIME:
Daytime
Flash Pattern
P. corruscus
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
P. corruscus
Size:
Pronotum:
(Head Shield)
Med to Large (9 - 18 mm)
Light yellow and red bordering broad dark central mark, dark on edges of pronotum
Scutellum:
Dark
Elytra:
(Wing Covers)
Dark, no borders
Abdomen:
Thorax:
Eyes:
Dark
Dark
Small
None
Lanterns:
Legs:
Short, dark
Map of Arkansas Sightings
P. corruscus
More information on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species