Photinus bivulnerus

(Green, 1949)

Twice-wounded firefly

Photinus bivulnerus is a of firefly in the Photinus, commonly known as the twice-wounded firefly. Like other members of its genus, it is a soft-winged capable of through a chemical reaction involving luciferin and luciferase. The species is found in North America and was described by Green in 1949.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Photinus bivulnerus: /foʊˈtaɪnəs baɪˈvʌlnərəs/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'bivulnerus' translates to 'twice-wounded,' which is reflected in the 'twice-wounded firefly.' The was described by Green in 1949.

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