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Photuris frontalis
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Suborder:	Polyphaga
Infraorder:	Elateriformia
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

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. It can be found from cypress wetlands in Florida, to semi-xeric pine-oak-hickory woodlands in Delaware.

References

1. ^ 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.
5. "Photuris frontalis species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-23.

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