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Prefectural Natural Monument

Insects

Azukawa Autumn Window Firefly Habitat

阿須川のアキマドボタル生息地 · Azukawanoakimadobotaruseisokuchi

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: May 26, 1966
Location: 長崎県対馬市
Prefectures: Nagasaki
Scientific name: Pyrocoelia rufa

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Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Pyrocoelia rufa Firefly

A species of firefly whose habitat along the Asu River in Nagasaki is a Natural Monument. Adults glow at night, and the larvae live on land feeding on snails. It survives only where natural riverside environments remain.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

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Azukawa Autumn Window Firefly Habitat is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (長崎県対馬市). A species of firefly whose habitat along the Asu River in…

The designated site is in 長崎県対馬市.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.