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Phausis reticulata (Say, 1825)
Blue Ghost Firefly

Blue ghost in the field. Photo by Doug Gilbert. Image may be subject to copyright some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC).
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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G4

State Rank: SU

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): No

SWAP 2025 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Data Deficient

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 6

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: larvae: subterranean

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Residential & commercial development Natural system modifications Pollution
Specific Threat Housing & urban areas Fire & fire suppression Air-borne pollutants

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Reassess the conservation status of SGCN before the next revision of Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan
  • Action 2: Reduce the impacts of pesticides on terrestrial invertebrates through education and alternative management practices
  • Action 3: Promote Firefly Atlas (https://www.fireflyatlas.org/)
  • Action 4: Reassess the conservation status of SGCN before the next revision of Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan
Blue ghost firefly. Photo by Doug Gilbert. Image may be subject to copyright some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC).
Blue ghost firefly. Photo by Doug Gilbert. Image may be subject to copyright some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC).
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