Insect · GBIF taxon 1162817
Snappy Single Sync
Photuris frontalisSnappy Single Sync is a firefly whose adults coordinate brief, crisp flashes across groups after dark. The synchronized signal appears in low vegetation and woodland openings, while the larval stage develops near the ground as a predator.
synchronous fireflybioluminescent beetlenocturnal signaler
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- snails
- small worms
- soft-bodied larvae
Predators
- spiders
- frogs
- insect-eating birds
ThreatsArtificial light at night, insecticides, habitat clearing, soil disturbance, and drying ground
HabitatsDamp woodland edges, open forest, meadows, low vegetation, and humid clearings
Life spanThe life cycle usually spans about one year; adults live for only a few weeks
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLampyridae
- SpeciesPhoturis frontalis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Use no bright lights and never collect adults from an active display area.
Responsible observation
- Timing: Let your eyes adjust fully before watching for synchronized flashes.
- Lighting: Keep screens, torches, and vehicle lights away from the display.
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