Elateroidea Collection

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany. July

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails in woodland at night, multiple exposure. The Netherlands. June

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest, Bavaria, Germany. July

Fireflies (Luciola parvula himebotaru) flashing at night for courtship and reproduction. Gifu, Japan. Composite image

Composite image of Fireflies synchronize display just after first shower of monsoon, on moonless night. India

Synchronous fire flies (Pteroptyx sp. ) mangroves along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo
Synchronous fire flies (Pteroptyx sp.) mangroves along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo

Fireflies {Lampyridae} in rainforest, Singapore

Japanese fireflies (Luciola cruciata) in flight at night, endemic species, Yaku-shima UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kagoshima, Japan, May

Luminous, glowing light tracks from male Fireflies (Lamprohiza splendidula) in the forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. July

Net-winged Beetle (Platycis minutus) adult, covered in parasitic mites, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, september

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"Captivating Light Trails: Exploring the Enchanting World of Elateroidea" Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails illuminate the night as they dance through a woodland, leaving mesmerizing streaks behind. A magical sight to behold. In the forests of Bavaria, Germany, male fireflies (Lamprohiza splendidula) create dazzling light trails that add an ethereal touch to the summer nights in July. Witnessing courtship and reproduction in action, Gifu, Japan becomes a spectacle as tiny fireflies (Luciola parvula himebotaru) flash their lights at night. This composite image captures their enchantment. The monsoon season brings about a breathtaking display as fireflies synchronize their flashes just after the first shower. Nature's symphony unfolds before our eyes. Along Sabah's Kinabatangan River in Borneo, synchronous fireflies (Pteroptyx sp. ) light up mangroves with their synchronized glow, creating an awe-inspiring scene amidst nature's tranquility. Rainforests in Singapore become illuminated by luminous fireflies (Lampyridae), casting a magical glow on these lush landscapes and reminding us of nature's wonders. As dusk settles over Bavarian forests in Europe during July, male fireflies (Lamprohiza splendidula) leave behind glowing tracks that guide them through the darkness - a truly captivating sight. 8 & 9 & 10: Japanese endemic species Luciola cruciata takes flight at night across Yaku-shima and Hino-River regions of Japan, painting the skies with their radiant presence - an extraordinary natural phenomenon worth cherishing. 11: Amidst Brede High Woods in West Sussex, England lies a Net-winged Beetle covered in parasitic mites; showcasing both beauty and struggle in the intricate world of Elateroidea.