NewzA research team from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has identified 39 previously unknown species of fireflies within the genus Photinus. The discovery occurred across the states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Guerrero as part of the university's ongoing project, Luciérnagas de México.
This scientific advancement brings the total number of documented firefly species in Mexico to 346. The findings represent the conclusion of a specific phase of the research project and serve to reinforce the country's biodiversity profile regarding these insects.
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