Phausis rhombica
Fender in Hatch, 1962
Phausis rhombica is a firefly in the Lampyridae, described by Fender in 1962. It belongs to the Phausis, which includes other "shadow ghost" fireflies characterized by neotenic, wingless, glowing females and winged, non-luminous males. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Alberta, Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phausis rhombica: //ˈfaʊ.sɪs ˈrɒm.bɪ.kə//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Alberta, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Phausis inaccensaBoth belong to the Phausis and share the "shadow ghost" : neotenic, wingless, glowing females and winged males without lanterns. P. inaccensa has been more extensively studied, with documented in the eastern and central United States. P. rhombica may share similar but has been less studied.