Giant Leopard Moth vs Spring Pygmy Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Leopard Moth | Spring Pygmy Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypercompe scribonia | Pleotomus pallens |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 57-91 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giant Leopard Moth
A striking white moth covered in black hollow ring spots with an iridescent blue-black body with orange markings underneath. It plays dead when threatened.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it curls up to reveal its bright blue and orange abdomen as a warning display to predators.
Spring Pygmy Firefly
A tiny, rarely seen firefly of the eastern United States with a very short adult life span. Males produce faint, sporadic greenish flashes close to the ground.
Did You Know?
Females are wingless and larviform, and were once classified as a completely separate species from the males.