Northern Firefly

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Coleoptera (อันดับด้วง)

Family

Lampyridae

Genus

Pyractomena

Species

Pyractomena borealis (Northern Firefly)

Similar Species in Pyractomena

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Candle Firefly

Pyractomena angulata

Least Concern

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Long-range Firefly

Pyractomena dispersa

Data Deficient

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Notched Firefly

Pyractomena sinuata

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Firefly?

The scientific name of Northern Firefly is Pyractomena borealis. It belongs to the genus Pyractomena.

What is the conservation status of Northern Firefly?

Northern Firefly (Pyractomena borealis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Northern Firefly live?

Northern Firefly is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.

What family does Northern Firefly belong to?

Northern Firefly (Pyractomena borealis) belongs to the genus Pyractomena, which is part of the taxonomic family Lampyridae.

Is Northern Firefly endangered?

No, Northern Firefly (Pyractomena borealis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Northern Firefly belong to?

Northern Firefly (Pyractomena borealis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Northern Firefly?

The closest relatives of Northern Firefly in the genus Pyractomena include Candle Firefly, Long-range Firefly, Notched Firefly.