Lucidota punctata
(LeConte, 1852)
Dotted Firefly
Lucidota punctata is a firefly in the Lampyridae, native to North America. It was first described by LeConte in 1852 under the basionym Lychnuris punctata. The species is commonly known as the Dotted Firefly. Like other fireflies, it belongs to the soft-bodied beetle family characterized by bioluminescent capabilities in many species, though specific patterns for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lucidota punctata: /luːˈsɪdoʊtə pʊŋkˈteɪtə/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada and the United States. The has been documented across the continent, though specific range boundaries within North America are not precisely defined in available literature.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Lychnuris punctata by LeConte in 1852, later transferred to Lucidota. The basionym reflects historical classification within Lampyridae.
Observation Data
As of available records, iNaturalist documents 165 observations of this , indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists, though it is not among the most commonly reported firefly species.