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Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Southwest spring firefly
Bicellonycha wickershamorum is a North American firefly species described by Cicero in 1982. It is among four firefly species petitioned for listing under the U.S. Endangered Species Act due to conservation concerns. The species belongs to the subfamily Photurinae, which includes flashing fireflies that use bioluminescent signals for communication. Two subspecies are recognized: B. w. wickershamorum and B. w. piceum.
Bicellonycha wickershamorum wickershamorum
Bicellonycha wickershamorum wickershamorum is a subspecies of firefly in the family Lampyridae, described by Cicero in 1982. It is one of several North American firefly species petitioned for listing under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The species belongs to the genus Bicellonycha, which includes fireflies found in arid southwestern habitats.