Photuris salina
Barber, 1951
Salt marsh firefly
Photuris salina is a of firefly in the Lampyridae, described by Barber in 1951. As a member of the Photuris, it is likely predatory in both larval and stages, though specific behavioral details remain undocumented. The species is associated with salt marsh , as indicated by its specific epithet and . Like other Photuris species, it possesses bioluminescent capabilities used for communication, though its precise flash pattern has not been formally described.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Photuris salina: /foʊˈtjʊərɪs səˈlaɪnə/
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Habitat
Salt marsh environments along coastal areas.
Distribution
North America; present in coastal salt marsh regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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- Bug Eric: Firefly Tag
- Mother Nature's Fireworks - Lightning bugs, Lampyridae — Bug of the Week
- Summer nights and Lucifer’s lights – Lightning bugs, Lampyridae — Bug of the Week
- Mother Nature’s summer light show: Lightning bugs, Lampyridae — Bug of the Week