Mexican Firefly vs Golden-Ringed Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mexican Firefly | Golden-Ringed Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Photinus mexicanus | Cordulegaster boltonii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lampyridae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 76-84 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America, Mexico | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mexican Firefly
A medium-sized firefly from Mexico and Central America with a dark body and yellowish-red pronotum. It produces a yellow-green flash in subtropical and tropical habitats.
Did You Know?
The firefly spectacle at Nanacamilpa in Tlaxcala, Mexico, where millions synchronize their flashes, involves closely related Photinus species.
Golden-Ringed Dragonfly
The longest dragonfly in Britain, adorned with bold black and yellow rings along its body. Females have a conspicuous ovipositor used to inject eggs into stream beds.
Did You Know?
The larvae of golden-ringed dragonflies live buried in stream sediment for up to five years before emerging as adults, ambushing prey from their sandy hideouts.