Ellychnia facula
LeConte, 1854
Ellychnia facula is a of firefly in the Lampyridae. It is currently treated as a synonym of Photinus faculus in some taxonomic databases, though the original combination under Ellychnia persists in literature. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854 and is recorded as widespread across North America. Like other members of the Ellychnia, this species belongs to the 'dark firefly' group— that lack the light-producing organs typical of most fireflies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ellychnia facula: /ɛˈlɪkniə ˈfækjʊlə/
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Distribution
Widespread across North America.
Similar Taxa
- Ellychnia corruscaAnother widespread North American dark firefly in the same ; are and lack light organs, making them superficially similar.
- Pyropyga spp.Also dark fireflies lacking ; Pyropyga are common across the continent and can be mistaken for Ellychnia species without close examination.