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Photuris frontalis

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Photuris frontalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Lampyridae
Genus: Photuris
Species:
P. frontalis
Binomial name
Photuris frontalis
LeConte, 1852

Photuris frontalis is a synchronous-flashing firefly species in the beetle family Lampyridae.

Geography

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Photuris frontalis occurs in isolated, distinct sub-populations and is found across much of the Eastern United States. It is locally abundant in some places, particularly within several State and National Parks where its mating displays are a growing tourist attraction.[2] It can be found from cypress wetlands in Florida, to semi-xeric pine-oak-hickory woodlands in Delaware.[3][4][5][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Heckscher, C.; Walker, A. (2021). "Photuris frontalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T164045881A166771538. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T164045881A166771538.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Williams, Emily (June 3, 2022). "Congaree's fireflies kept drawing bigger crowds. Now, the park is doing things differently". Post & Courier. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Photuris frontalis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  4. ^ "Photuris frontalis". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-23.