Northern White-faced Darter vs Iberian Glow-Worm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern White-faced Darter | Iberian Glow-Worm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucorrhinia rubicunda | Lampyris iberica |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 30-38 mm body length | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, subarctic Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern White-faced Darter
A small dragonfly with a dark body, white face, and reddish markings on the abdomen. Males are more brightly colored than females. It breeds in boggy pools surrounded by sphagnum moss in boreal forests.
Did You Know?
Males defend their territory over bog pools with an aggressive aerial display, chasing away rival males and even other dragonfly species.
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.