European Glowworm vs Broad-Horned Flour Beetle Mimic Stag
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Glowworm | Broad-Horned Flour Beetle Mimic Stag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lampyris noctiluca | Figulus sublaevis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm (females); 10-12 mm (males) | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Africa, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
European Glowworm
A well-known European firefly where only the wingless female produces a steady green glow. Males are winged but produce no light.
Did You Know?
Females glow for up to two hours each night to attract flying males, then stop after mating.
Broad-Horned Flour Beetle Mimic Stag
A small, elongate, dark brown to black stag beetle with reduced mandibles that resembles a darkling beetle. It is commonly found in small-diameter dead branches. Larvae develop communally in decaying wood.
Did You Know?
This tiny stag beetle is so unlike typical stag beetles that it was originally placed in a different family.