Brazilian Headlight Firefly vs Florida Woods Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Headlight Firefly | Florida Woods Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrearinus termitilluminans | Eurycotis floridana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Lampyridae | Blattidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | South America | North America |
| 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.
Florida Woods Cockroach
A large, slow-moving, nearly wingless cockroach native to the southeastern United States. It is commonly known as the palmetto bug or stinking cockroach.
Did You Know?
When threatened, the Florida woods cockroach sprays a noxious, foul-smelling chemical from glands beneath its abdomen that can temporarily stain skin.