Ellychnia irrorata
Fender, 1970
Ellychnia irrorata is a of firefly in the Lampyridae, originally described by Fender in 1970. The species was formerly placed in the Photinus as Photinus irroratus but has since been transferred to Ellychnia. Like other members of the genus Ellychnia, this species belongs to the 'dark fireflies'—a group that lacks the light-producing organs characteristic of most fireflies. The species is part of a taxonomically complex group where species boundaries and generic placements have undergone revision.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ellychnia irrorata: /ɛˈlɪkniə ɪˌroˈrɑːtə/
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Similar Taxa
- PyropygaBoth Ellychnia and Pyropyga are of 'dark fireflies' that lack bioluminescent organs, making them superficially similar in appearance and to non- observers.
- PhotinusEllychnia irrorata was formerly classified in the Photinus as Photinus irroratus; the two genera share tribal placement (Lucidotini) and general body plan, though Photinus typically possess light organs while Ellychnia species do not.