Ellychnia greeni

Fender in Hatch, 1962

Ellychnia greeni is a firefly originally described in the Ellychnia but currently recognized as a synonym of Photinus greeni. The species was described by Fender in 1962 and is known from North America. Like other members of the Lampyridae, it is a with bioluminescent capabilities, though specific details about its remain limited in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ellychnia greeni: //ɛˈlɪkniə ˈɡriːni//

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries are not well documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

Ellychnia greeni was originally described by Fender in 1962 within the Ellychnia. Current taxonomic treatment places this as a synonym of Photinus greeni, reflecting ongoing revisions within the Lampyridae. The genus Ellychnia itself has undergone significant taxonomic reorganization, with many species transferred to Photinus based on morphological and molecular evidence.

Nomenclatural Status

The name Ellychnia greeni (Fender in Hatch, 1962) is listed as a synonym in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life. The accepted name is Photinus greeni.