Pyractomena borealis

(Randall, 1828)

Spring Treetop Flasher, Spring tree-top flasher

Pyractomena borealis is a firefly in the Lampyridae, commonly known as the Spring Treetop Flasher. It exhibits one of the widest distributions of any North American firefly, ranging from Alberta across Canada to the Maritime Provinces and southward to all U.S. states east of the Mississippi River. The species is active in spring and is associated with wooded . Like other fireflies, it produces , though specific flash pattern details for this species are not well documented in available sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pyractomena borealis: /pɪˌræktəˈmiːnə boʊˈriːəlɪs/

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Habitat

Wooded areas and forest edges; associated with tree as suggested by "Treetop Flasher". Specific microhabitat details beyond general woodland association are not documented.

Distribution

North America: Alberta east to Maritime Provinces of Canada; south to all U.S. states east of the Mississippi River.

Seasonality

Spring activity period, as indicated by "Spring Treetop Flasher".

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