VUVulnerable
Dot-dash Firefly
Photuris pensylvanica
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photuris_pensylvanica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in LAMPYRIDAE
Threatened in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dot-dash Firefly classified as Vulnerable?
Dot-dash Firefly is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Dot-dash Firefly live?
Dot-dash Firefly occurs in Canada, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dot-dash Firefly?
The main threats to Dot-dash Firefly are 1.1, 1.2, 11.1, and 11.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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