Humpbacked Mite-hunter vs European Large Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Humpbacked Mite-hunter | European Large Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scydmaenus hellwigii | Lamprohiza splendidula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Humpbacked Mite-hunter
A diminutive scydmaenine rove beetle with a distinctly humped profile and long, clubbed antennae. It specializes in hunting oribatid mites in the micro-habitats of forest floor detritus.
Did You Know?
To overcome the mite's armor, this beetle first gnaws a small hole in the mite's exoskeleton, then inserts its mandibles to extract the soft tissues inside.
European Large Firefly
A central European firefly whose males produce a continuous greenish glow while flying. Its predatory larvae spend up to three years feeding on snails in woodland soils.
Did You Know?
Unlike most European glowworms both males and females of this species are bioluminescent.