Short-winged Firefly vs Riband Wave Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Firefly | Riband Wave Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucidota atra | Idaea aversata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 26-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Riband Wave Moth
A small greyish moth occurring in both banded and plain forms. The banded form has a conspicuous dark central band across the forewings.
Did You Know?
Both the banded and plain forms can emerge from the same brood of eggs.