23,286 observationsLeast Concern
Winter Firefly
Photinus corruscus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Coleoptera βΊFamily: Lampyridae βΊGenus: Photinus
About
Ellychnia corrusca, the winter firefly, is a species of firefly in the genus Ellychnia. It is a lantern-less diurnal beetle common in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The adults spend winter on a colony tree, favoring Quercus (oak), Carya (hickory), and Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip poplar).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Winter Firefly is Photinus corruscus.
- Winter Firefly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Winter Firefly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Winter Firefly belongs to the class Insecta.
- Winter Firefly belongs to the order Coleoptera.
- Winter Firefly belongs to the family Lampyridae.
- Winter Firefly belongs to the genus Photinus.