Asian Xenid vs Eyed Elater Glowworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Xenid | Eyed Elater Glowworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos oxyodontes | Phengodes fusciceps |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 3.0-4.5 mm (males) | 15-25 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Asian Xenid
A strepsipteran parasite of Ropalidia paper wasps in tropical Asia. It modifies host wasp social behavior and colony dynamics.
Did You Know?
Parasitized worker wasps become lazy freeloaders that beg food from nestmates instead of foraging.
Eyed Elater Glowworm
A railroad worm beetle whose larviform females emit light from paired organs along the body. Males are short-lived, winged, and do not glow.
Did You Know?
Females produce both green light from their body segments and red light from their head, resembling a tiny railroad train at night.