Neotropical Firefly vs Broad-Toothed Scarab

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Neotropical Firefly Broad-Toothed Scarab
Scientific Name Aspisoma lineatum Scarabaeus laticollis
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Lampyridae Scarabaeidae
Size 10-18 mm 15-22 mm
Habitat Forests Heathland
Diet Predators Dung Feeders
Regions Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay Southern Europe, North Africa
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

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.

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Did You Know?

Unlike many fireflies that flash in patterns, this species emits a steady continuous glow resembling a floating ember.

Broad-Toothed Scarab

A medium-sized, glossy black roller dung beetle with a broad pronotum and strong clypeal teeth. Common across Mediterranean regions, it rolls balls from sheep and goat dung. Most active in afternoon heat.

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Did You Know?

In ancient Greece, this species was likely confused with the sacred scarab and may have inspired some mythological accounts.