Neotropical Firefly vs Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Firefly | Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aspisoma lineatum | Brennania belkini |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Neotropical Firefly
A soft-bodied beetle producing a continuous greenish glow from its abdominal lantern organs. It is common in South American forests and agricultural areas.
Did You Know?
Unlike many fireflies that flash in patterns, this species emits a steady continuous glow resembling a floating ember.
Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly
A rare horse fly known only from the El Segundo sand dunes in Los Angeles County. Larvae develop in the sand and adults are seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Most of the El Segundo dunes were destroyed to build Los Angeles International Airport.