Dark Soldier Beetle vs European Glow-Worm Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Soldier Beetle | European Glow-Worm Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cantharis obscura | Phosphaenus hemipterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark Soldier Beetle
A dark-colored European soldier beetle often found on umbelliferous flowers. Its entirely dark elytra distinguish it from the more colorful soldier beetle species.
Did You Know?
Larvae are velvety black and hunt small invertebrates among leaf litter throughout the winter months.
European Glow-Worm Click Beetle
A small European firefly with reduced wings in the male and completely wingless females. Both sexes produce faint bioluminescence.
Did You Know?
Males walk along the ground rather than flying, making them one of the few fireflies where males cannot fly at all.