Lampyris iberica, the Iberian firefly, is a species of firefly. The species is endemic of the Iberian Peninsula and Southern France.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Iberian 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
- Lampyris raymondi
- Lampyris zenkeri
- Lampyris lareynii
- Lamprohiza paulinoi
- Lampyris fuscata
- Lampyris noctiluca
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Lampyridae
- Genus
- Lampyris
- Species
- Lampyris iberica
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