European Glow-Worm Click Beetle vs Green June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Glow-Worm Click Beetle | Green June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phosphaenus hemipterus | Cotinis nitida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Green June Beetle
A large velvety green beetle with bronze margins that buzzes loudly in flight. It feeds on ripe fruit and is attracted to fermentation.
Did You Know?
Adults are clumsy fliers that regularly crash into people, windows and walls due to their buzzing low-altitude flight.