European Glowworm vs Two-spotted Groundhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Glowworm | Two-spotted Groundhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lampyris noctiluca | Tetrix bipunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm (females); 10-12 mm (males) | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Two-spotted Groundhopper
A montane pygmy grasshopper with two pale spots on its pronotum, found in upland rocky habitats across Europe. It favors sparse, stony ground at moderate to high elevations.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European grasshoppers found above 2,000 meters elevation, basking on sun-warmed rocks in alpine meadows.