Synchronous Firefly vs Elm Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Synchronous Firefly | Elm Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Photinus carolinus | Scolytus multistriatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 2–3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Synchronous Firefly
One of the few firefly species in North America that synchronizes its flashing patterns. Thousands flash in unison during mating season in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Did You Know?
Their synchronized light displays in the Great Smoky Mountains attract thousands of visitors each year through a lottery system.
Elm Bark Beetle
A small bark beetle that is the primary vector of Dutch elm disease in North America. It creates distinctive brood galleries under elm bark.
Did You Know?
It spreads the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, which has wiped out millions of elm trees worldwide.