Pleotomus pallens

LeConte, 1866

Pleotomus pallens is a of firefly ( Lampyridae) described by LeConte in 1866. It occurs in Central and North America. The species exhibits in , with females producing brighter light than males. Females have been observed to experience reduced light output after -laying, followed by death.

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;

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pleotomus pallens: //pliːoʊˈtoʊməs ˈpælɛnz//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

Behavior

Females emit brighter bioluminescent signals than males. Light production decreases following deposition, after which females die. This suggests a reproductive strategy involving substantial maternal investment with post-reproductive mortality.

More Details

Sexual dimorphism in bioluminescence

The pronounced difference in light production between sexes is notable among fireflies, where males are typically the more active signalers.