Pyractomena angulata

Pyractomena angulata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Lampyridae
Genus: Pyractomena
Species:
P. angulata
Binomial name
Pyractomena angulata
(Say, 1825)

Pyractomena angulata is a species of firefly in the family of beetles known as Lampyridae.[2][3][4][5] It is found in North America and is the state insect of Indiana.[2][6] It is also known as Say's firefly named after Thomas Say, and the angle candled firefly.[6]

Like most species of the genus Pyractomena, it has an amber/orange-colored bioluminescence. It inhabits woodlands and is visible between May and mid-July.[6]

  1. ^ Walker, A. (2021). "Pyractomena angulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T164044783A166771343. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T164044783A166771343.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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