Pleotomus

LeConte, 1861

Species Guides

Pleotomus is a of fireflies ( Lampyridae) established by LeConte in 1861. The genus comprises five described distributed in western North America. Species within this genus are placed in the tribe Pleotomini. of at least one species, P. nigripennis, have been documented as attracted to UV light traps.

Pleotomus davisii by (c) David George, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David George. Used under a CC-BY license.

Report on the Rocky Mountain locust and other insects now injuring or likely to injure field and garden crops in the western states and territories (1877) (14594944479) by Packard, A. S. (Alpheus Spring), 1839-1905;

Geological Survey (U.S.). Used under a No restrictions license.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pleotomus: //pliˈoʊtəməs//

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Distribution

Western North America. Pleotomus nigripennis is known from California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, USA. Distribution data for other in the is not explicitly documented in available sources.

Behavior

of Pleotomus nigripennis have been observed at UV light traps, indicating activity and attraction to ultraviolet wavelengths.

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Taxonomic composition

The contains five described : Pleotomus pallens LeConte, 1866; Pleotomus davisii LeConte, 1881; Pleotomus nigripennis LeConte, 1885; Pleotomus cerinus Zaragoza, 2002; and Pleotomus emmiltos Zaragoza, 2002.