Species Snapshot
TYPE:
Daytime firefly
GENUS:
Tenaspis
SIZE:
Large (13 - 15 mm)
HABITAT:
Unknown
MONTHS:
June, July
TIME:
Daytime
Flash Pattern
T. angularis
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
T. angularis
Size:
Pronotum:
(Head Shield)
Large (13 - 15 mm)
Yellow and red bordering dark central bar, expanded at bottom, black on bottom corners
Scutellum:
Dark
Elytra:
(Wing Covers)
Dark, no borders
Abdomen:
Thorax:
Eyes:
Dark
Dark
Small
None
Lanterns:
Legs:
Short, dark
Map of Arkansas Sightings
T. angularis
More information on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species