Stinking Rove Beetle vs Spring Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stinking Rove Beetle | Spring Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocypus nero | Photinus ardens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 16-25 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Mediterranean | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stinking Rove Beetle
A jet-black rove beetle with finely punctured elytra and a broad head. It emits a foul-smelling secretion when disturbed.
Did You Know?
Its defensive odour is produced by abdominal glands and is potent enough to deter birds and small mammals.
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.