Spring Firefly vs Prostoia Forestfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spring Firefly | Prostoia Forestfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Photinus ardens | Prostoia besametsa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spring Firefly
A small early-season firefly of the eastern United States with a distinctive fast double-pulse flash pattern. It has a dark body with a pinkish-red pronotum and is among the first fireflies to appear each year.
Did You Know?
This species often begins flashing earlier in the evening than most other North American fireflies.
Prostoia Forestfly
A small spring stonefly of eastern North American woodland streams. Nymphs are detritivores among leaf packs in gentle currents.
Did You Know?
The genus name Prostoia was coined to distinguish these North American species from the European Protonemura.