Scientific name Ellychnia Higher classification Photinini Order Beetle | Family Lampyridae Tribe Photinini Rank Genus | |
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Similar Firefly, Beetle, Insect, Pyractomena, Lampyrinae |
Diurnal firefly lampyridae ellychnia corrusca on wall
Ellychnia is a genus of fireflies. First defined by Émile Blanchard in 1845, the genus contains 12 species, which are widespread in the United States. Adults are black, with rose-colored marks on the pronotum; sexual dimorphism is unknown. These beetles are active during the day, and have no light-producing organs as adults; instead, they attract mates using chemical signals. The larvae of Ellychnia fireflies live in rotting logs.
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- Diurnal firefly lampyridae ellychnia corrusca on wall
- Ellychnia fireflies lampyridae ellychnia corrusca mating
- Species list
- References

Ellychnia fireflies lampyridae ellychnia corrusca mating
Species list


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