European Large Firefly vs Large Tropical Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Large Firefly | Large Tropical Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprohiza splendidula | Hesperus rufipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central Europe, Northern Europe | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Large Firefly
A central European firefly whose males produce a continuous greenish glow while flying. Its predatory larvae spend up to three years feeding on snails in woodland soils.
Did You Know?
Unlike most European glowworms both males and females of this species are bioluminescent.
Large Tropical Rove Beetle
A large, impressive tropical rove beetle with red elytra and a black head and pronotum. It is one of the larger staphylinids in the African tropical forest fauna.
Did You Know?
This beetle can deliver a painful bite with its powerful mandibles if handled carelessly, one of the few rove beetles capable of breaking human skin.