common eastern firefly

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:entomologist
gptkb:species
gptkbp:activePeriod crepuscular
gptkbp:adultColor black with yellow margins
gptkbp:adultDiet nectar
pollen
gptkbp:bioluminescent true
gptkbp:chemicalDefense gptkb:lucibufagins
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:eastern_firefly
big dipper firefly
gptkbp:conservationStatus least concern
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:describedYear 1767
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:family gptkb:Lampyridae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Photinus
gptkbp:habitat meadows
fields
edges of forests
gptkbp:hasWings present
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label common eastern firefly
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larvalHabitat leaf litter
moist soil
rotting wood
gptkbp:larvalHostPlant soft-bodied invertebrates
gptkbp:larvalStage up to 1 year
gptkbp:lifespan a few weeks
gptkbp:matingSignal flashing light pattern
gptkbp:notableFeature bioluminescent abdomen
distinctive J-shaped flash
gptkbp:order gptkb:Coleoptera
gptkbp:photicCommunication courtship
species recognition
predator deterrence
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators birds
frogs
spiders
gptkbp:region gptkb:eastern_North_America
gptkbp:reproduction eggs laid in soil
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Photinus_pyralis
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism males fly more than females
males have larger eyes
gptkbp:size 10-14 mm
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Photinus_pyralis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6