Bethany Beach Firefly vs Blue-eyed Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bethany Beach Firefly | Blue-eyed Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Photuris bethaniensis | Rhionaeschna multicolor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lampyridae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 60-70mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Bethany Beach Firefly
A predatory firefly known from a narrow range along the mid-Atlantic coast. Females mimic the flash patterns of other firefly species to lure and eat the males.
Did You Know?
By consuming other fireflies, females acquire defensive chemicals called lucibufagins that protect them from predators.
Blue-eyed Darner
A large darner dragonfly with striking bright blue eyes and blue spots on a brown body. It is one of the most common large dragonflies in western North America. It hunts in prolonged patrol flights.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant blue eyes are among the most vivid in the insect world and can be seen from several meters away.