Say's Firefly vs Hawaiian Tree Snail Predator Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Say's Firefly | Hawaiian Tree Snail Predator Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyractomena angulata | Oodemas laysanensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Hawaiian Tree Snail Predator Beetle
A small leaf beetle endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It feeds on native vegetation in dry shrubland habitats.
Did You Know?
Originally described from Laysan Island, it is now extremely rare due to habitat destruction.