Microphotus angustus – Pink glowworm

Adult: 8mm.

Order Coleoptera/ Family Lampyridae – Fireflies

These interesting beetles are most commonly found in summer months. Habitat is dry grassland and similar open sandy areas. The pink females are larviform and wingless and are found on the ground. At night they emit a bright green light near the caudal end to attract the winged males. The Larvae are similar to female, but often smaller. The food habits of this species are still unknown.