Pyropyga decipiens, also known by the common name sneaky elf firefly, is a species of diurnal firefly in the beetle family Lampyridae. It is found in eastern North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sneaky Elf being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pyropyga nigricans
- Lucidota atra
- Lucidota punctata
- Lucidina biplagiata
- Discodon minutum
- Photinus californicus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Lampyridae
- Genus
- Pyropyga
- Species
- Pyropyga decipiens
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