Say's Firefly vs Waterlily Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Say's Firefly | Waterlily Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyractomena angulata | Galerucella nymphaeae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Waterlily Leaf Beetle
A small, brown leaf beetle that feeds on the upper surfaces of waterlily pads. It creates distinctive feeding grooves across floating leaves.
Did You Know?
Although it feeds on aquatic plants, the beetle cannot swim and will drown if it falls off a lily pad into open water.