Western Firefly vs Great Grey Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Firefly | Great Grey Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microphotus angustus | Arctopsyche grandis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Western Firefly
A rare western North American firefly with larviform females that glow. Males are winged but produce no light.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few firefly species found west of the Rocky Mountains, where most people believe fireflies do not exist.
Great Grey Sedge
One of the largest net-spinning caddisflies in North America with a wingspan over 40 mm. Larvae build robust catch-nets in powerful mountain torrents.
Did You Know?
Larvae are partially predatory, consuming small invertebrates trapped in their nets alongside organic debris.