Brazilian Headlight Firefly vs Creeping Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Headlight Firefly | Creeping Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrearinus termitilluminans | Ilyocoris cimicoides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Naucoridae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| 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.
Creeping Water Bug
A robust aquatic bug that crawls along pond bottoms and delivers a painful bite.
Did You Know?
Its forelegs are powerfully built raptorial limbs for seizing prey.