Brachylampis blaisdelli
Van Dyke, 1939
Blaisdell's firefly
Brachylampis blaisdelli is a of firefly in the Lampyridae, described by Van Dyke in 1939. It is placed in the Ototretinae, a group characterized by reduced or absent light-producing organs in . The species is known from western North America and is one of at least three North American species in a closely related group within the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachylampis blaisdelli: /ˌbrækɪˈlæmpɪs ˈbleɪzdɛli/
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Identification
of Brachylampis blaisdelli can be distinguished from other western North American fireflies by their placement in the Ototretinae, which typically lack functional light organs. The Brachylampis is distinguished from related genera by structural features of the pronotum and male genitalia. Specific diagnostic characters for B. blaisdelli require examination of and original description.
Distribution
Western North America. Specific locality records are sparse, but the is known from the western United States.
Similar Taxa
- Brachylampis species in the 'accepta species group'Close relatives that share reduced and western North American distribution; require detailed morphological examination for separation.
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Taxonomic note
Brachylampis blaisdelli was described by Van Dyke in 1939. The Brachylampis is classified in the Ototretinae, whose members are notable among fireflies for having reduced or absent light organs in .