Brazilian Headlight Firefly vs Douglas-fir Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Headlight Firefly | Douglas-fir Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrearinus termitilluminans | Dendroctonus pseudotsugae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico |
| 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.
Douglas-fir Beetle
A dark reddish-brown bark beetle that attacks Douglas-fir trees, particularly those weakened by drought or windthrow. It is among the most damaging bark beetles in the Pacific Northwest.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks fallen or stressed trees, but during outbreaks it can kill large numbers of healthy standing trees.