Microphotus dilatatus
LeConte, 1866
Dilated glow-worm
Microphotus dilatatus is a of firefly in the Lampyridae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866. It is commonly known as the dilated glow-worm. The species occurs in both Central America and North America. Like other members of the Microphotus, are likely to be bioluminescent, though specific behavioral and ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microphotus dilatatus: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈfoʊtəs ˌdɪləˈteɪtəs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic history
First described by LeConte in 1866. The specific epithet 'dilatatus' refers to a dilated or widened form, likely describing some morphological feature of the .
Observation records
iNaturalist reports 20 observations of this , indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported.