European Glow-Worm Click Beetle vs Common Footman Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Glow-Worm Click Beetle | Common Footman Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phosphaenus hemipterus | Eilema lurideola |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 31-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Footman Moth
A narrow-winged grey moth with a distinctive yellow-orange leading edge on the forewing. It rests with wings wrapped tightly around its body like a rolled leaf.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to the way it wraps its wings like a footman standing at attention.