Spring Firefly vs Snail-killing Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spring Firefly | Snail-killing Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Photinus ardens | Tetanocera elata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, 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.
Snail-killing Fly
A wetland fly whose larvae are specialized predators or parasitoids of land snails. It has been investigated as a biocontrol agent for pest snails.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter the snail's shell and consume it alive over several days.