Western Banded Glowworm vs Viburnum Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Banded Glowworm | Viburnum Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zarhipis integripennis | Pyrrhalta viburni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phengodidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm (female), 8-12 mm (male) | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Western United States | Europe (native), introduced to North America |
| 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.
Viburnum Leaf Beetle
A small, brownish-yellow beetle with dense pubescence that has become a serious invasive pest of ornamental viburnum shrubs. Larvae skeletonize leaves from the underside.
Did You Know?
Females chew holes in twigs and deposit eggs inside, capping them with a mixture of excrement and chewed bark that hardens into a protective cover.