Pennsylvania Firefly vs Black Darter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pennsylvania Firefly | Black Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Photuris pennsylvanica | Sympetrum danae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lampyridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 29-34mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to Georgia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pennsylvania Firefly
A common firefly of the eastern United States that produces a green-yellow bioluminescent flash. Adults are soft-bodied with a dark pronotum edged in pink.
Did You Know?
Females mimic the flash patterns of other firefly species to lure males as prey, earning them the name femme fatale fireflies.
Black Darter
Britain s smallest dragonfly where mature males become entirely jet black, unique among European dragonflies. Females and immatures are yellow with black markings. It prefers acidic boggy habitats.
Did You Know?
Males are the only entirely black dragonfly in Europe, making them unmistakable at acidic bog pools.