Glowworm Beetle vs Macrosoma lucivittata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glowworm Beetle | Macrosoma lucivittata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phengodes plumosa | Macrosoma lucivittata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phengodidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 10-30 mm (female) | 32-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Glowworm Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle whose larviform females glow with paired green lanterns along their body. Males are winged but do not glow.
Did You Know?
Unlike fireflies, the female never develops wings and retains a larva-like form throughout life.
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.