Aquatica leii
| Aquatica leii | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Elateriformia |
| Family: | Lampyridae |
| Genus: | Aquatica |
| Species: | A. leii
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| Binomial name | |
| Aquatica leii (Fu & Ballantyne, 2006)
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Aquatica leii, also known as Lei's swamp flasher,is a species of firefly that is native to mainland China. It is one of nine species of aquatic fireflies, seven of which belong to the genus Aquatica, within the subfamily Luciolinae. The members of this genus are named for their aquatic larval stage. They have been listed as a protected species in China since June 2023. Their declining numbers are thought to be largely due to their sensitivity to water quality and pollution.