Brazilian Headlight Firefly vs Banded Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Headlight Firefly | Banded Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrearinus termitilluminans | Philotarsus picicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Philotarsidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Brazilian Headlight Firefly
A unique click beetle relative whose bioluminescent larvae inhabit termite mounds in the Brazilian cerrado. The glowing mounds are a famous natural spectacle.
Did You Know?
Termite mounds dotted with hundreds of glowing larvae resemble miniature cities at night and are a famous sight in Emas National Park.
Banded Barklouse
A small winged bark louse found on tree trunks throughout Europe. It has distinctively banded antennae.
Did You Know?
It is often the most commonly collected bark louse in European forest surveys.