Distremocephalus texanus

(LeConte, 1874)

little Texas glowworm, Narrow Texas Glowworm

Distremocephalus texanus is a glowworm beetle in the Phengodidae. The is known by two : 'little Texas ' and 'Narrow Texas Glowworm'. It occurs in Central America and North America. Like other phengodid beetles, it is bioluminescent. The species was described by LeConte in 1874.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Distremocephalus texanus: /dɪˌstrɛmoʊˈsɛfələs tɛkˈsɑnəs/

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Distribution

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

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Taxonomic History

First described by LeConte in 1874. The Distremocephalus is placed in the tribe Mastinocerini within Phengodinae.

Observations

iNaturalist records 391 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.