Short-winged Firefly vs Meadow Quedius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Firefly | Meadow Quedius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucidota atra | Quedius curtipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-winged Firefly
A dark-bodied, day-active firefly that has lost the ability to produce light as an adult. It has a black body with a reddish-orange pronotum and is often found on tree trunks and vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite being a firefly, this diurnal species relies on chemical pheromones rather than light signals to find mates.
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.