Species · GBIF taxon 1162782
Angled Candle Firefly
Pyractomena angulataAlso known as Say's Firefly, Angle-candled Firefly
These early-season fireflies illuminate damp woodlands and wetland margins with a rapid, flickering amber light. Males patrol the lower tree canopy at dusk, emitting quick bursts of flashes to signal females waiting in the underbrush below. Their predatory larvae live in damp soil and rotting wood, helping control populations of snails and slugs before pupating.
NocturnalBioluminescentBeetle
Licensed referenceJacy Lucier / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Snails
- Slugs
- Soft-bodied insects
Predators
- Spiders
- Frogs
- Bats
ThreatsLight pollution, habitat destruction, and pesticide use.
HabitatsWetlands, marshes, damp forests, and river borders.
Life span1 to 2 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLampyridae
- SpeciesPyractomena angulata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Reduce light pollution: Turn off outdoor lights to help them find mates.
- Scan the canopy: Look higher up in the trees where males prefer to flash.
Co-occurring Species (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Predator Gould363 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
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