Photuris frontalis
Photuris frontalis is a synchronous-flashing firefly species in the beetle family Lampyridae.
| Photuris frontalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Lampyridae |
| Genus: | Photuris |
| Species: | P. frontalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Photuris frontalis LeConte, 1852 | |
Geography
Photuris frontalis occurs in isolated, distinct sub-populations and is found across much of the Eastern United States. It is locally abundant in some places, particularly within several State and National Parks where its mating displays are a growing tourist attraction.[2] It can be found from cypress wetlands in Florida, to semi-xeric pine-oak-hickory woodlands in Delaware.[3][4][5][1]
References
- Heckscher, C.; Walker, A. (2021). "Photuris frontalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T164045881A166771538. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T164045881A166771538.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- Williams, Emily (June 3, 2022). "Congaree's fireflies kept drawing bigger crowds. Now, the park is doing things differently". Post & Courier. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- "Photuris frontalis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- "Photuris frontalis". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- "Photuris frontalis species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
Further reading
- Lobl, I.; Smetana, A., eds. (2007). Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera, Volume 4: Elateroidea - Derodontoidea - Bostrichoidea - Lymexyloidea - Cleroidea - Cucujoidea. Apollo Books. ISBN 978-8788757675.
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