Mediterranean Pale Glow-worm

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Nyctophila reichii

Mediterranean Pale Glow-worm, a reference photo
Photo: Samuel Guiraudou · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Nyctophila reichii, commonly known as the Mediterranean firefly, is a species of firefly. The species is very common in the southern and eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Mediterranean Pale Glow-worm being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Lampyridae
Genus
Nyctophila
Species
Nyctophila reichii

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