European Glow-Worm Click Beetle vs Keeled Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Glow-Worm Click Beetle | Keeled Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phosphaenus hemipterus | Orthetrum coerulescens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lampyridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 36-45mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa |
| 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.
Keeled Skimmer
A slender dragonfly where mature males develop a powder-blue abdomen. Females and immature males are yellowish-brown. It flies low over shallow boggy streams and seepages.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland, and its presence suggests good habitat condition.