Where I'd argue with the Wiki stuff is on this statement:
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In an attempt to prevent the Fireflies from being identified, some had the front half of the gun barrel painted white on the bottom and dark green or the original olive drab on the top to give the illusion of a shorter gun barrel; the actual effectiveness of this tactic is questionable.
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Anybody who's actually seen a firefly with that wavy silver half barrel camouflage against a rural background will know that it's exceptionally effective at making the long barrel 'disappear'.
Cheers,
Adam.