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Species Photinus bivulnerus
Studies on the flash communication system in Photinus fireflies. By Lloyd, J.E.
Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan 130: 1-95., 1966
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Lloyd, J.E. 1966. Studies on the flash communication system in Photinus fireflies. Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan 130: 1-95.
Abstract (part):
The purpose of this study is to establish a foundation of general knowledge on firefly mating behavior; such general information should pinpoint species best suited for studies on the role of flash signals in reproductive isolation. The approach is a comparative study of mating behavior in several closely related species. The genus Photinus was selected because of: (1) a relatively large number of species in eastern North America, (2) terrestrial rather than arboreal habits, and (3) apparent simplicity of function of the flashing in adults.
Contributed by Mike Quinn on 18 June, 2014 - 10:50am |
Revision of the Nearctic species of Photinus (Lampyridae: Coleoptera). By Green, J.W.
Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences 28: 561–613., 1956
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Green, J.W. 1956. Revision of the Nearctic species of Photinus (Lampyridae: Coleoptera). Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences 28(15): 561–613.
Contributed by Mike Quinn on 18 June, 2014 - 1:01am |
The European lesser glow worm, Phosphaenus hemipterus (Goeze), in North America (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) By Majka C.G., MacIvor J.S.
ZooKeys 29: 35–47, 2009
Contributed by v belov on 24 November, 2011 - 1:29pm |
Field Guide to Western North American Fireflies By Buschman, L.
33 pgs., 2016
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Buschman, L. 2016. Field Guide to Western North American Fireflies. 33 pgs.
This Field Guide is intended for those who would like to identify the different fireflies in Western North America. This guide covers the most common firefly species and is not intended to include all known species since many of them are uncommon (the uncommon species are considered in the last section).
North America is blessed with ca. 200 hundred species of Lampyrids. This Field Guide will focus on the flashing fireflies. However, I will present the most common “Glowwarms” (Lampyrids (females) that glow from the ground) and the “Dark Fireflies” (non-glowing Lampyrids).
Contributed by Mike Quinn on 16 March, 2021 - 1:49pm |
Checklist and keys to fireflies of east-central Alabama. By Lloyd, J.E.
Stridulator 4(3): 9-21., 1990
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Lloyd, J.E. 1990. Checklist and keys to fireflies of east-central Alabama. Stridulator 4(3): 9-21.
Subfamily: Lampyrinae
Pleotomus pallens LeConte
Tenaspis angularis Gorham
Pyractomena angulata (Say)
P. angustata LeConte
P. borealis (Randall)
P. dispersa Green
P. lucifera (Melsheimer)
P. marqinalis Green
P. palustris Green
P. similis Green
Ellychnia corrusca (L.)
Phausis reticulata LeConte
Photinus acuminatus Green
P. australis Green
P. brimleyi Green
P. consimilis complex
Contributed by Mike Quinn on 20 August, 2016 - 7:19pm |
On research and entomological education VI: Firefly species and lists, old and new. By Lloyd, J.E.
Florida Entomologist 86(2): 99–113., 2003
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Lloyd, J.E. 2003. On research and entomological education VI: Firefly species and lists, old and new. Florida Entomologist 86(2): 99–113.
Abstract
Lists of insect species are useful for insect biologists and students in several fields, including taxonomy, behavioral ecology, conservation, and biological control, and they are useful to the teacher of classical entomology for the insight and drama they can provide to the history and biography of our science. Such lists can be viewed as cooperative projects that have combined the efforts and enthusiasms of naturalist/taxonomists along a time line, and as they evolve they can become ever better guides to observation and identification, and to new and interesting biotaxonomic problems.
Contributed by Mike Quinn on 16 August, 2016 - 10:11am |
New Lampyridae. By Fall, H.C.
Bulletin of the Brooklyn Entomological Society, 22: 205-211., 1927
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Fall, H.C. 1927. New Lampyridae. Bulletin of the Brooklyn Entomological Society, 22: 205-211.
Photinus ignitus
Photinus ablucens
Photinus granulatus
Photinus floridanus
Photinus stellaris
Photuris flavicollis
Contributed by Mike Quinn on 15 August, 2016 - 8:15am |
Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs: Identification and Natural History of the Fireflies of the E. and C. U.S. & Canada. By Faust, L.F.
University of Georgia Press, Athens. 400 pp., 2017
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Lynn Frierson Faust. (2017) Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs: Identification and Natural History of the Fireflies of the Eastern and Central United States and Canada. University of Georgia Press, Athens. 400 pp.
This is the first comprehensive firefly guide for eastern and central North America ever published. It is written for all those who want to know more about the amazing world of lightning bugs and learn the secrets hidden in the flash patterns of the 75+ species found in the eastern and central U.S. and Canada. As an independent researcher working with numerous university teams, naturalist Lynn Frierson Faust, “The Lightning Bug Lady,” has spent decades tracking the behavior and researching the habitats of these fascinating creatures.
Contributed by Mike Quinn on 13 August, 2016 - 2:12pm |
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