Forest Caterpillar Hunter vs Iberian Glow-Worm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forest Caterpillar Hunter | Iberian Glow-Worm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calosoma sycophanta | Lampyris iberica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa; introduced to North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Forest Caterpillar Hunter
A large, brilliant metallic green and gold ground beetle that climbs trees to hunt caterpillars. It was introduced to North America for gypsy moth biocontrol.
Did You Know?
A single beetle can consume over 300 caterpillars during its larval and adult life.
Iberian Glow-Worm
A glow-worm firefly found in Spain and Portugal with wingless, luminous females. It inhabits Mediterranean scrublands and open woodlands.
Did You Know?
Female glow-worms can control the intensity of their glow and will extinguish their light immediately if disturbed by a predator.