Pyractomena dispersa

Green, 1957

Marsh Flicker

Pyractomena dispersa is a firefly in the Lampyridae, described by Green in 1957. It occurs in North America with a disjunct distribution split into eastern and western by the Great Plains. The species inhabits wetland and has been documented in Alberta, Canada. It is known as the Marsh Flicker.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pyractomena dispersa: /ˌpɪrækˈtoʊmɪnə dɪˈspɜrsə/

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Habitat

Wetland . The "Marsh Flicker" suggests association with marsh environments.

Distribution

North America with a patchy, disjunct distribution. The range is divided into eastern and western portions separated by the Great Plains. Documented in Alberta, Canada.

Human Relevance

Threatened by destruction from residential and agricultural development. Light pollution has been identified as an additional threat factor, though more research is needed to understand the specific impacts on this .

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Conservation Status

The documented threats from loss and light pollution, but specific conservation status assessments require further research according to available sources.

Distribution Pattern

The divided eastern-western range pattern suggests potential historical or ecological barriers to across the Great Plains region.