Pyropyga nigricans, also known as the black-bordered elf firefly, is a species of diurnal beetle in the family Lampyridae. It is widespread in western North America and occurs from central and eastern Mexico to Canada.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dark Firefly 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 decipiens
- Lucidina biplagiata
- Photinus californicus
- Discodon normale
- Photinus megistus
- Pyrocoelia formosana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Lampyridae
- Genus
- Pyropyga
- Species
- Pyropyga nigricans
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