Cratomorphini

Cratomorphini

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cratomorphini: /ˌkrætəˈmɔrfɪnaɪ/

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Images

Dixon's striped firefly imported from iNaturalist photo 191952849 on 30 April 2022 by Tommy Andriollo, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Pyractomena angulata m & f by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Pyractomena angulata 48329068 by skitterbug. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Pyractomena angulata 81978335 by psweet. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Pyractomena angulata by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Pyractomena angulata 7814796 by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

Cratomorphini is a tribe of fireflies within the subfamily Lampyrinae, comprising around 20 species, predominantly in the genus Pyractomena, and known for their well-sized members. This group includes a few 'lightning bugs' found in North America and is characterized by larvae that feed on snails, climbing trees to do so.

Distribution

North America; tropical American regions

Diet

Larvae feed on snails, often climbing trees to access their prey.

Evolution

Examined using molecular phylogenetics with comprehensive sampling.

Tags

  • fireflies
  • Cratomorphini
  • Lampyrinae
  • Pyractomena
  • entomology