Photinus curtatus
Green, 1956
Photinus curtatus is a firefly in the Lampyridae, first described by Green in 1956. It belongs to the Photinus, which includes numerous North American firefly species known for their bioluminescent . Like other Photinus species, it is likely targeted by predatory Photuris fireflies that mimic its flash patterns. The species is documented from North America with specific records from Ontario, Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Photinus curtatus: //fəʊˈtaɪnəs kərˈtɑːtəs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Ontario, Canada.
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Taxonomic note
Described by Green in 1956. The Photinus contains many that are difficult to distinguish morphologically and often require identification based on flash patterns.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: Firefly Tag
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