Iberian Glow-Worm vs Ant Damsel Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iberian Glow-Worm | Ant Damsel Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lampyris iberica | Himacerus mirmicoides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Nabidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ant Damsel Bug
A slender brown predatory bug whose nymphs remarkably mimic ants for protection from predators. Adults lose the ant-like appearance and become typical damsel bugs. It is a beneficial predator in European gardens and fields.
Did You Know?
The young nymphs are such convincing ant mimics that they even walk with a jerky, ant-like gait, fooling both predators and entomologists at first glance.