Photinus bivulnerus
(Green, 1949)
Twice-wounded firefly
Photinus bivulnerus is a of 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 .' The was described by Green in 1949.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: Firefly Tag
- Mother Nature's Fireworks - Lightning bugs, Lampyridae — Bug of the Week
- Summer nights and Lucifer’s lights – Lightning bugs, Lampyridae — Bug of the Week
- Mother Nature’s summer light show: Lightning bugs, Lampyridae — Bug of the Week
- Just in time for the 4th of July: Firefly fireworks - Lampyridae — Bug of the Week
- Synchronous Fireflies in Pennsylvania are Rare and Unusual