Photinus
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Photinus collustrans
Florida Fishhook
Photinus collustrans is a firefly species in the beetle family Lampyridae, first described by LeConte in 1878. It is found in North America. As a member of the genus Photinus, it likely exhibits bioluminescent courtship behavior typical of the group, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Photinus texanus
Texas Tiny
Photinus texanus is a small firefly species in the beetle family Lampyridae, described by Green in 1956. As a member of the genus Photinus, it likely exhibits the characteristic bioluminescent courtship flashes typical of this group, though species-specific flash patterns have not been documented in the provided sources. The species is known from North America, with the specific epithet suggesting a connection to Texas. Like other Photinus species, it is presumed to have larvae that are predatory soil-dwellers, but detailed life history studies specific to this species are lacking.