Photinus texanus
Green, 1956
Texas Tiny
Photinus texanus is a small firefly in the Lampyridae, described by Green in 1956. As a member of the Photinus, it likely exhibits the characteristic bioluminescent courtship flashes typical of this group, though species-specific flash patterns have not been documented in the provided sources. The species is known from North America, with the specific epithet suggesting a connection to Texas. Like other Photinus species, it is presumed to have larvae that are predatory soil-dwellers, but detailed studies specific to this species are lacking.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Photinus texanus: /foʊˈtaɪnəs tɛkˈsænəs/
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Distribution
North America; specific records are sparse, with the epithet suggesting occurrence in or near Texas.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: Firefly Tag
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