Western Firefly vs Lined Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Firefly | Lined Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microphotus angustus | Agriotes lineatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Elateridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Lined Click Beetle
A small, brown click beetle with pale stripes along its elytra. Its wireworm larvae are major pests of potatoes and cereals in Europe.
Did You Know?
Farmers can detect wireworm infestations by burying potato pieces as bait traps, which the larvae quickly colonise.