Western Banded Glowworm vs Migrant Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Banded Glowworm | Migrant Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zarhipis integripennis | Aeshna mixta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Phengodidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm (female), 8-12 mm (male) | 56-64 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Western United States | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Banded Glowworm
A North American glowworm beetle where the larviform female produces rows of greenish-yellow bioluminescent spots along her body segments. Males are winged with elaborate feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
The glowing female looks like a miniature train at night, with paired lateral light organs resembling lit windows on a railcar.
Migrant Hawker
A medium-sized hawker dragonfly that has significantly expanded its range northward in Europe. It flies late into autumn, often the last dragonfly seen each year.
Did You Know?
This species often forms large feeding swarms in the autumn, with dozens of individuals hunting together over fields and along hedgerows.