Eyed Elater Glowworm vs Common Quaker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eyed Elater Glowworm | Common Quaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phengodes fusciceps | Orthosia cerasi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phengodidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm (females) | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eyed Elater Glowworm
A railroad worm beetle whose larviform females emit light from paired organs along the body. Males are short-lived, winged, and do not glow.
Did You Know?
Females produce both green light from their body segments and red light from their head, resembling a tiny railroad train at night.
Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.