Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle vs Green Lacewing Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle | Green Lacewing Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anatis labiculata | Photinus scintillans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
One of the largest North American ladybirds with white or grey elytra bearing fifteen dark spots. It is a canopy-dwelling species found mainly in coniferous forests.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a pungent alkaloid-laden hemolymph from its leg joints as a defense.
Green Lacewing Firefly
A small firefly with a bright green flash and a dark body with yellowish pronotal borders. Males produce a brief twinkling flash while flying low over grasslands and meadows.
Did You Know?
The word scintillans means sparkling, referring to the brief twinkling quality of this species' distinctive flash.