Nelsonphotus

Cicero, 2006

Nelson's desert firefly

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Nelsonphotus is a of fireflies ( Lampyridae) established in 2006. It contains a single described , Nelsonphotus aridus. The genus is classified within the tribe Lampyrini and is known by the Nelson's desert firefly.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nelsonphotus: /nɛlˈsɒnfətəs/

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Identification

Nelsonphotus can be distinguished from other Lampyridae by its status and taxonomic placement within Lampyrini. The single , N. aridus, is the only member of this genus. Specific morphological diagnostic features are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

The Nelsonphotus was described by Cicero in 2006. It is currently accepted as a valid genus within Lampyridae.

Species composition

The contains only one described : Nelsonphotus aridus.

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