Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Brazilian Headlight Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Brazilian Headlight Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Pyrearinus termitilluminans |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis
A small ground-dwelling mantis from the Mediterranean. Females are wingless and brachypterous while males fly readily.
Did You Know?
One of the few European mantis species where the female has completely lost the ability to fly.
Brazilian Headlight Firefly
A unique click beetle relative whose bioluminescent larvae inhabit termite mounds in the Brazilian cerrado. The glowing mounds are a famous natural spectacle.
Did You Know?
Termite mounds dotted with hundreds of glowing larvae resemble miniature cities at night and are a famous sight in Emas National Park.