European Large Firefly vs Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Large Firefly | Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprohiza splendidula | Agrilus biguttatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe, Northern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid
A slender, dark bronze-green jewel beetle with two white spots on its elytra. It is implicated in acute oak decline in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its D-shaped exit holes in oak bark are a telltale diagnostic sign of its presence.