Tres Marias Firefly vs Termitophilous Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tres Marias Firefly | Termitophilous Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Photinus knabi | Corotoca melantho |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-8 mm (body length without physogastric abdomen) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Mexico | Brazil, tropical South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tres Marias Firefly
A small firefly native to Mexico with a yellowish-green flash. It has a dark body with a pale-bordered pronotum and is found in tropical deciduous forests.
Did You Know?
Many Photinus species in Mexico remain poorly studied, with their flash patterns and mating behaviors largely undocumented.
Termitophilous Rove Beetle
A bizarre, physogastric rove beetle that lives inside termite nests in Brazil. The female's abdomen becomes enormously swollen and translucent, resembling a termite queen in miniature.
Did You Know?
This is one of the only beetles known to give live birth (viviparity); fully formed larvae emerge from the female rather than eggs.