Photinus collustrans
LeConte, 1878
Florida Fishhook
Photinus collustrans is a firefly in the Lampyridae, first described by LeConte in 1878. It is found in North America. As a member of the Photinus, it likely exhibits bioluminescent courtship typical of the group, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Photinus collustrans: /fəˈtaɪnəs kəˈlʌstrænz/
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: Firefly Tag
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