Palpares Antlion vs African Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Palpares Antlion | African Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palpares immensus | Luciola africana |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 100-140 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Palpares Antlion
An enormous antlion from sub-Saharan Africa with strikingly patterned wings. Among the largest flying neuropterans on the continent.
Did You Know?
Its wingspan can reach 14 cm, rivaling some small dragonflies in size.
African Firefly
A Sub-Saharan African firefly with a dark brown body and pale pronotal margins. It is one of the few well-documented firefly species on the African continent, producing greenish-yellow flashes at dusk.
Did You Know?
Despite Africa's vast tropical habitats, the continent's firefly fauna is poorly studied compared to Asia and the Americas.