Pyractomena linearis

LeConte, 1852

Marsh Gray Firefly

Pyractomena linearis is a in the , described by LeConte in 1852. It is a wetland with a broad but sparsely documented range across the northern United States and southern Canada. The species documented threats from destruction and light pollution. Recent observations are scarce despite its extensive historical range.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pyractomena linearis: //ˌpaɪ.rækˈtoʊ.mə.nə lɪˈnɛə.rɪs//

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Habitat

Wetland . Inhabits marshy areas and wetland margins. Threatened by destruction for housing and commercial development.

Distribution

North America, from the Midwest to the Atlantic Ocean, primarily along the United States-Canada border. Documented from Manitoba, Canada and broadly across the northern tier of the United States. Large range but few recent documented occurrences.

Human Relevance

Threatened by light pollution, which disrupts mating signals. loss from wetland destruction for development poses additional concern.

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Conservation status

Has been documented very few times recently despite its large historical range, suggesting possible decline or survey gap.

Observation frequency

Only 12 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating rarity or underreporting.