# Firefly species rediscovered after 43 years

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A firefly species last seen in 1983 has been rediscovered in Delaware. The species Pyractomena similis emits a distinct amber flash pattern. Its rediscovery is documented in the Journal of Lost Species.

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Created: 2026-11-01T19:34:36.942333+00:00

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