Blue Ghost Firefly vs Russet-tipped Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Ghost Firefly | Russet-tipped Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phausis reticulata | Stylurus plagiatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lampyridae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 50-58 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Blue Ghost Firefly
A firefly producing a steady pale blue-white glow rather than flashing. Females are larviform and wingless, glowing softly on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Males fly slowly just above the leaf litter, creating an ethereal drifting glow that gives them their ghostly name.
Russet-tipped Clubtail
A handsome clubtail with orange-brown wingtips and a distinctly widened club-shaped abdomen. It flies late in the season along rivers in the southern US.
Did You Know?
Its distinctly orange-russet wingtips are unique among North American clubtails.