Brazilian Headlight Firefly vs Common Furniture Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Headlight Firefly | Common Furniture Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrearinus termitilluminans | Anobium punctatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Ptinidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 2.7–4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Europe, North America, Australia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
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.
Common Furniture Beetle
The most common cause of woodworm damage in buildings across Europe. Larvae bore through softwood and hardwood for three to five years before emerging.
Did You Know?
The characteristic round exit holes in old furniture are produced by the adults chewing their way out after pupation.