Aspisoma lineatum (Gyllenhal) (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) Firefly: Description of the Immatures, Biological, and Ecological Aspects

(Gyllenhal) is a common firefly in the Southeastern region of Brazil. Adults and larvae were collected in the municipality of Campinas, state of So Paulo, Brazil, and the immature stages were described and reared in the laboratory. Four generations were reproduced in the laboratory, and a method for its rearing was established. The life cycle usually lasts 6 months, but under optimal laboratory conditions, it lasted from 2 to 4 months. Larvae were fed with and snails since the beginning of the larval stage. This species was found to be easily adapted to environments under anthropic influence, such as urban areas and farms.

Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo (FAPESP-BIOTA) [06/5119-0, Proc.07/56202-0]

Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo (FAPESPBIOTA)

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnologico (CNPq)

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient fico e Tecnologico (CNPq)