Western Firefly vs Rugose Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Firefly | Rugose Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microphotus angustus | Anoplognathus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| 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.
Rugose Christmas Beetle
A robust dark brown scarab with distinctly wrinkled elytra found in southeastern Australia. Adults are attracted to lights during warm summer evenings.
Did You Know?
Their numbers have declined significantly in Sydney since the 1990s due to habitat loss.