Pleotomodes

Green, 1948

Pleotomodes is a of fireflies ( Lampyridae) established by Green in 1948. The genus belongs to the tribe Pleotomini within the Lampyrinae. Members of this genus are bioluminescent beetles characterized by features typical of the Pleotomini tribe. The genus contains distributed in certain regions, though detailed species-level documentation remains limited. Pleotomodes represents one of the lesser-documented genera within the diverse Lampyridae family.

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How to pronounce Pleotomodes: //ˌpliːoʊˈtoʊmiːdiːz//

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Similar Taxa

  • PleotomusBoth belong to the tribe Pleotomini and share tribal characteristics; Pleotomodes was established separately from Pleotomus by Green (1948), suggesting morphological or geographic distinctions warranting generic separation

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