Tenaspis angularis
(Gorham, 1880)
Tropic Traveler
Tenaspis angularis is a of firefly in the Lampyridae, first described by Gorham in 1880. It occurs across Central America and North America. The species is known by the 'Tropic Traveler' and has been documented in 73 iNaturalist observations. As a member of the Lampyridae, it possesses the bioluminescent capabilities characteristic of fireflies, though specific details about its light-producing remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tenaspis angularis: /tɛˈnaspɪs æŋɡjʊˈlɛərɪs/
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Distribution
Found in Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
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Nomenclature
The was originally described by Henry Stephen Gorham in 1880. The name Tenaspis is derived from Greek roots, and the specific epithet angularis refers to angular features of the species' .
Taxonomic Placement
Tenaspis angularis is classified in the tribe Lamprocerini within the Lampyrinae of the Lampyridae. This places it among the '' fireflies rather than the flashing fireflies of the tribe Photinini.