Spring Firefly vs Red Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spring Firefly | Red Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Photinus ardens | Platydracus maculosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Eastern 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.
Red Rove Beetle
A large, brightly marked rove beetle with reddish elytra spotted with dark markings and a densely pubescent thorax. It is one of the most colorful North American staphylinids.
Did You Know?
This beetle can produce audible stridulatory sounds by rubbing specialized structures on its abdomen against the underside of the elytra.