Norfolk Damselfly vs Blue Ghost Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Damselfly | Blue Ghost Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion armatum | Phausis reticulata |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 28-32 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Norfolk Damselfly
A critically rare damselfly once found in the Norfolk Broads of England, now extinct in Britain. Small populations persist in Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
Did You Know?
It went extinct in Britain in the 1950s and has not been seen there since despite extensive surveys.
Blue Ghost Firefly
A firefly producing a steady pale blue-white glow rather than flashing. Females are larviform and wingless, glowing softly on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Males fly slowly just above the leaf litter, creating an ethereal drifting glow that gives them their ghostly name.