Phrixothrix hirtus
| Phrixothrix hirtus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Elateriformia |
| Family: | Phengodidae |
| Genus: | Phrixothrix |
| Species: | P. hirtus
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| Binomial name | |
| Phrixothrix hirtus E. Olivier, 1909
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Phrixothrix hirtus is a species of railroad worm found in Brazil. It is the only terrestrial animal capable of naturally producing red bioluminescence. Adults can be found in October and November.