Say's Firefly vs African Rhinoceros Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Say's Firefly | African Rhinoceros Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyractomena angulata | Oryctes boas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Say's Firefly
An early-season firefly with amber-orange flashes seen in spring across eastern North America. It is among the first fireflies to appear each year.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are semi-aquatic and can survive temporary flooding of their habitats.
African Rhinoceros Beetle
A large dark brown dynastine beetle with a prominent recurved horn on the male's head. Larvae develop in decaying palm trunks and compost.
Did You Know?
Males use their horns to pry rivals out of feeding holes on palm trees in fierce pushing contests.