Ewingi Japygid vs Spring Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ewingi Japygid | Spring Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catajapyx ewing | Photinus ardens |
| Order | Diplura | Coleoptera |
| Family | Japygidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ewingi Japygid
A predatory dipluran found in soils of the southeastern United States. It uses its forceps-like cerci to capture small soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It uses its pincer-like cerci to grab prey, much like an earwig.
Spring Firefly
A small early-season firefly of the eastern United States with a distinctive fast double-pulse flash pattern. It has a dark body with a pinkish-red pronotum and is among the first fireflies to appear each year.
Did You Know?
This species often begins flashing earlier in the evening than most other North American fireflies.