Photuris katrinae
This record describes Photuris katrinae (species). Recorded family: Lampyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
large size, tawny color, and feeble vittagram, or its complete absence, should make identification certain Type Locality: Lost Maples State Park, Bandera County, Texas, collected 8 July 1992.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Lampyridae (Fireflies)
- Subfamily
- Photurinae
- Genus
- Photuris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
found along south-central Texas rivers including the Frio, Sabinal, Nueces, Guadalupe, and Concho, and also Live Oak Creek in Gillispie County
Seasonal Activity
late May and early July
Diet and Behavior
Life History
continuous "trains" (series) of flashes emitted at a short period of less than a second (Fig. 3; rate 1.2-1.3/sec, Fig. 4), will only be confused with momentary fast-flashing by a Photuris billbrowni .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Photuris katrinae Lloyd, 2018
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Photuris katrinae. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Photuris katrinae
What is Photuris katrinae?
Photuris katrinae is a species in the family Lampyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Photuris katrinae?
large size, tawny color, and feeble vittagram, or its complete absence, should make identification certain
Where is Photuris katrinae found?
Habitat: found along south-central Texas rivers including the Frio, Sabinal, Nueces, Guadalupe, and Concho, and also Live Oak Creek in Gillispie County
When is Photuris katrinae active?
Photuris katrinae: seasonal activity - late May and early July.
What is the life cycle of a Photuris katrinae?
continuous trains (series) of flashes emitted at a short period of less than a second (Fig. 3; rate 1.2-1.3/sec, Fig. 4), will only be confused with momentary fast-flashing by a Photuris billbrowni .