Microphotus pecosensis
Fall, 1912
Pecos desert firefly
Microphotus pecosensis is a firefly in the Lampyridae, first described by Fall in 1912. It belongs to the Microphotus, which comprises small, often dimly fireflies found in arid and semi-arid regions of North America. The species is known from limited observations, with only 14 documented records on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microphotus pecosensis: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈfoʊtəs ˌpiːkəˈsɛnsɪs/
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Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments, consistent with other Microphotus that inhabit desert and dryland .
Distribution
Central America and North America; records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.