Nelsonphotus aridus
Cicero, 2006
Nelsonphotus aridus is a of firefly ( Lampyridae) described by Cicero in 2006. It belongs to the Nelsonphotus, a group within the Lampyrinae . The species epithet "aridus" suggests association with arid or dry . Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nelsonphotus aridus: /ˌnɛlsənˈfoʊtəs ˈærɪdəs/
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Distribution
Middle America; North America. Distribution records indicate presence in both regions, though specific localities within these broad regions are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic notes
The Nelsonphotus was established relatively recently in firefly . The specific epithet "aridus" (Latin for "dry" or "arid") may refer to the conditions where the was collected, though this has not been explicitly confirmed in the original description.
Data limitations
No specimens of this have been documented on iNaturalist, and no Wikipedia summary exists. Available information is limited to taxonomic databases and records.