Pyractomena punctiventris is a species in the family Lampyridae (fireflies), in the order Coleoptera (beetles).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Texas Hooker 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
- Pyractomena lucifera
- Pyractomena angulata
- Photinus knulli
- Photinus carolinus
- Pyractomena borealis
- Photuris fairchildi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Lampyridae
- Genus
- Pyractomena
- Species
- Pyractomena punctiventris
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