Steelblue Jewel Beetle vs Pennsylvania Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Jewel Beetle | Pennsylvania Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaenops cyanea | Photuris pennsylvanica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 7-12mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America from Canada to Georgia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Steelblue Jewel Beetle
A compact dark metallic blue-green beetle that attacks stressed pine trees. It has infrared sensors that detect forest fires from great distances.
Did You Know?
It possesses infrared pit organs on its thorax that can detect forest fires from over 80 kilometers away.
Pennsylvania Firefly
A common firefly of the eastern United States that produces a green-yellow bioluminescent flash. Adults are soft-bodied with a dark pronotum edged in pink.
Did You Know?
Females mimic the flash patterns of other firefly species to lure males as prey, earning them the name femme fatale fireflies.